St. Louis (September 25, 2003) - Divergence, Inc. was named to the St. Louis Technology Top 50 for the second consecutive year today. The Top 50 began recognizing the region's best life sciences firms as an independent category last year, along with information technology and advanced manufacturing.

"Divergence is proud to be a recognized as a leader in St. Louis' growing biotechnology sector or Biobelt," said Derek Rapp, Chief Executive Officer of Divergence. "The region needs success stories that will fuel further achievement in biotechnology. Through our successful application of cutting-edge technology to large, underserved markets, we intend to continue on our path toward scientific and financial success."

Divergence is a research and development company dedicated to the discovery of effective and ecologically sound strategies for the control of parasites and other pests. The company's initial focus is on parasitic nematodes, one of the world's major pest groups. Nematodes are roundworms that cause billions of dollars in damage annually to numerous crops, including soybeans, corn, and cotton, as well as most fruits and vegetables. Nematodes also cause widespread disease in animals, including infections such as heartworm in dogs and cats and intestinal worms in livestock. Nematode-induced human diseases include elephantiasis and African river blindness.

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