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Invitrogen Rank: 88
Get quote: IVGN
Employees: 4,800
Headquarters: Carlsbad, CA Sector(s): Medical, Military
Why It's Growing So Fast: It made eight acquisitions last year, expanding its role as a top bioterror defense firm with products to detect anthrax, smallpox, and bubonic plague.