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As drug candidates discovered via AI move into later-stage clinical trials, the technology seems to be doing as promised: speeding drug development.
Following the hard-won success of early anti-amyloid drugs, a new generation of Alzheimer’s modalities—from tau-targeting gene silencers to blood-brain barrier delivery platforms—is entering the pipeline to anchor future combination therapies.
Three years after the accelerated approval of its anti-amyloid Alzheimer’s therapy, Biogen—neck and neck in the market with Eli Lilly and its Kisunla offering—is focused on a near-term FDA decision for a subcutaneous induction dose of Leqembi, a presymptomatic readout in 2028 and a clutch of next-generation candidates.
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Research Roundup for February 18
At this time, 73% of Americans are immune to Omicron, and it could rise to 80% by mid-March. For that and more COVID-19 news, continue reading.
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Biopharma and life sciences companies from across the globe provide updates to their pipelines and businesses.
Sage and Biogen announced positive topline results from the Phase III study of zuranolone that showed a rapid reduction in depressive symptoms after three days.
The FDA sent an email holding the planned Phase I trial for LB1901 after the first and only patient dosed was found to have low CD4+ T-cell counts in the peripheral blood.
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Star Therapeutics has exited stealth mode and announced a spin-off company, Electra Therapeutics.