Curated news and analysis on clinical trials, drug approvals, and medical research.
NeoGenomics has introduced PanTracer Pro, a molecular testing solution combining comprehensive genomic profiling with diagnosis-directed assays for advanced solid tumors, designed to streamline biomarker assessment and support faster treatment decisions.
Isomorphic Labs introduced IsoDDE, a drug discovery engine that outperforms AlphaFold 3 by a factor of two in prediction accuracy. Google also updated Gemini 3 Deep Think, which now outperforms competing models in complex scientific tasks.
A new report from the American Cancer Society shows 70% of cancer patients now survive five years or more, marking the first time this milestone has been reached. Improvements are attributed to advances in immunotherapy, CAR T-cell therapy, and expanded screening programs.
Artificial intelligence is accelerating drug discovery from molecule screening to clinical trials, but legal uncertainty over patent ownership and profit distribution threatens to slow progress as the technology reshapes pharmaceutical development.
A case report published in Oncotarget details a 38-year-old woman who developed acute lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoblastic lymphoma shortly after receiving her second Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA vaccine dose, prompting calls for further investigation into potential immune-related mechanisms.
Researchers find that AMD3100, an existing FDA-approved drug, can reverse T-cell exclusion in fibrolamellar carcinoma, potentially allowing immunotherapy to fight the rare and fatal liver cancer that primarily affects children and young adults.
BridgeBio Pharma reported positive Phase 3 results for oral infigratinib in children with achondroplasia, meeting primary and secondary endpoints with superior growth velocity and the first statistically significant improvement in body proportionality. The company plans regulatory submissions in the second half of 2026.
CDC and FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of extensively drug-resistant Salmonella Newport infections linked to Rosabella brand moringa powder capsules, with seven people sickened across seven states and three requiring hospitalization.
The global epigenetics drugs and diagnostic technologies market is projected to reach USD 79.03 billion by 2035, while the genomics in cancer care market is expected to hit USD 108.69 billion, driven by precision medicine advances and AI integration.
Arcutis Biotherapeutics is scheduled to report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on Feb. 25, after market close. Investors will focus on sales performance of Zoryve and pipeline updates.
AbbVie filed a lawsuit challenging the federal government's decision to include Botox in Medicare's drug price negotiation program, arguing the drug qualifies as a plasma-derived product excluded under the Inflation Reduction Act.
The FDA approved Optune Pax, a wearable Tumor Treating Fields device, for locally advanced pancreatic cancer in combination with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel. The approval marks the first new treatment for this indication in nearly 30 years.
Moderna reported Q4 revenue of $678 million, beating analyst estimates, while posting a narrower-than-expected loss of $2.11 per share. The results came as the FDA refused to review the company's mRNA flu vaccine application.
AbbVie reported stronger-than-expected Q4 revenue of $16.62 billion and EPS of $2.71, beating consensus estimates. The company advanced a toxin-based therapy in Phase 2 trials and filed suit challenging Medicare drug-price negotiations for Botox.
The mRNA therapy market is forecast to grow from USD 13.6 billion in 2025 to USD 70.0 billion by 2035 at a 17.8% CAGR, driven by expanding applications beyond vaccines into oncology, rare diseases, and infectious disease treatments including genital herpes.
Trethera Corporation completed Phase 1 solid tumor dose escalation trial for TRE-515 and received FDA Fast Track designation for prostate cancer and Orphan Drug status for two autoimmune neurologic diseases.
Researchers have developed a highly sensitive light-based sensor combining DNA nanostructures, quantum dots, and CRISPR technology to detect cancer biomarkers at sub-attomolar levels in blood samples.
BridgeBio Pharma announced positive Phase 3 topline results for infigratinib in children with achondroplasia, meeting primary and key secondary endpoints. The company plans regulatory submissions in the U.S. and Europe in the second half of 2026.
International researchers have identified a specific antibody mutation that causes rare but serious blood clots after adenovirus-based COVID-19 vaccines or natural adenovirus infection, providing a roadmap for safer vaccine design.
Lyell Immunopharma has initiated dosing in its Phase III PiNACLE – H2H trial, comparing ronde-cel against approved CAR T-cell therapies for relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma in second-line treatment.
