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Treatment with the TROP2 ADC sac-TMT led to a 70% objective response rate and progression-free survival was “significantly improved” as compared to placebo—the second positive readout for the asset this week.
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A combination of Gilead Sciences’ domvanalimab and Arcus Biosciences’ zimberelimab, along with chemo, has shown an “encouraging” overall response rate in a mid-stage study.
Although it hit primary and secondary endpoints in a Phase II study, Ventyx Biosciences concluded that the results weren’t strong enough to face the stiff competition for the indication.
Although Kodiak Sciences initially scrapped its development of tarcocimab tedromer after late-stage failures, new data has convinced the company to give the eye drug another shot.
Following two late-stage failures, Travere Therapeutics has unveiled the results of two Phase III studies, attempting to regain Filspari’s footing in IgA nephropathy and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.
In a late-stage study, most Huntington’s disease patients reported that their symptoms of chorea were “much improved” or “very much improved” following treatment with Neurocrine Biosciences’ VMAT2 inhibitor Ingrezza.
While Moderna’s total revenue for the third quarter beat analyst expectations, the company Thursday reported a loss as demand for its COVID vaccines declined.
A recent report by Tufts Medical Center reveals impressive approval rates for durable cell and gene therapies, but experts urge caution over persistent safety and accessibility concerns.
The biopharma industry is moving toward using AI to try to determine how well a given person would perform in a role, with applications that go beyond recruiting.
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