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Molecular glue degraders are gaining traction in the clinic as well as funding from Big Pharma, with their potential to treat previously “undruggable” cancers and immunological diseases. Here are five clinical programs worth keeping an eye on.
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The total of 52 mergers and acquisitions for the first half of 2026 reflects what analysts, industry watchers and executives are saying over and over: M&A is back.
At the BIO International Convention in San Diego, attendees marked the 50th anniversary of original biotech Genentech, reflecting on the immense challenges facing companies as China becomes a powerhouse innovator.
A recent FDA reversal sparked new hope for patients with Huntington’s disease. Flying under the radar, Skyhawk Therapeutics revealed 12-month functional data from a midstage trial of its own candidate showing improvements on a key disease measurement scale.
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The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking an injunction to prevent Amgen’s buyout of Horizon Therapeutics, which the agency says would “entrench monopoly drugs.”
Results from Phase IIb VOYAGE study showed Viking’s oral thyroid beta receptor agonist cut liver fat content by up to 51% in confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis patients.
A collaborative research agreement will leverage Sony’s unique polymer, which the companies contend is a stable, effective linker for delivering antibody-drug conjugate payloads to cancer cells.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s denial of Teva Pharmaceuticals’ appeal could have broad ramifications for the wider generics industry, for which “skinny labeling” is a common and accepted practice.
Two new developments for lab and office space are expected to add over 2,000 acres of space in Atlanta to accommodate the life science industry’s rapid growth.
ReCode plans to use its SORT LNP genetic medicines delivery technology to treat CF and PCD patients who don’t respond to current treatments.
The precision neuroscience startup has notched $109 million in seed, Series A and B financing as it looks to further develop a Phase I candidate to treat a rare X-linked neuromuscular disorder.
The company’s second antibody-drug conjugate deal of 2023, with Shanghai-based LaNova Medicines, adds a potential first-in-class GPRC5D-directed ADC for multiple myeloma.
Veozah, an oral once-daily medication, is the first FDA-approved NK3 receptor antagonist for hot flashes, a common symptom of menopause that can affect health and quality of life.
Preliminary trial results show the GSK five-in-one meningitis vaccine is immunologically effective against the most common strains, as the FDA decision date for Pfizer’s candidate looms.