Biotech
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Ionis gets a milestone approval; Another top FDA official to step down
The clearance of Tryngolza gives Ionis its first wholly-owned, marketed medicine. Elsewhere, Robert Temple became the latest FDA leader to…
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Novo’s next-gen obesity drug misses expectations in closely watched trial
Novo shares lost nearly a fifth of their value after an experimental combination treatment called cagrisema fell short of the bar…
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Regeneron says study data support big bet on new blood thinners
The company is planning a “broad Phase 3 program” for two anticoagulants after they outperformed marketed medicines in a pair…
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Merck targets 2025 RSV season with antibody now under FDA review
An FDA approval of Merck’s drug clesrovimab by June would give physicians another option for protecting newborns from respiratory syncytial…
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CMS says private Medicare plans can’t automatically deny Biogen’s ALS drug
In a rare move, the U.S. agency behind Medicare is warning Medicare Advantage providers they can’t have blanket policies that…
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FDA panel seeks more data on RSV vaccine safety in infants
After several severe RSV cases were reported in a pediatric trial of Moderna's vaccine, the FDA has partially paused testing…
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With new data, Lilly sets pace for next wave of breast cancer drugs
While other big pharmas have faltered, Lilly made headway in a Phase 3 trial that could provide a treatment option to…
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ASH24: Darzalex in smoldering myeloma, Merck’s ADC data and Novo’s sickle cell drug
J&J aims to expand Darzalex's use even further in the blood cancer, while Merck & Co. and Novo Nordisk presented…
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BioAge shares tumble after decision to halt obesity drug study
The California biotech disclosed Friday plans to terminate a Phase 2 study testing azelaprag in combination with tirzepatide for weight…
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Atlas doubles down on ‘disciplined’ biotech investing with latest fundraise
The venture firm’s “modest” $450 million fund, a lower total than some of its peers recently raised, reflects lessons learned after Atlas…
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