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Clinical update in oncology gene therapy
enGene’s shares plunged after updated Phase II LEGEND trial data for its nonviral gene therapy candidate, detalimogene (formerly EG-70), in high-risk BCG-unresponsive nonmuscle invasive bladder...
Asset-backed CF funding for Anagram
Blackstone Life Sciences committed $250 million to Anagram Therapeutics, backing the company’s oral enzyme replacement therapy program for patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. The...
Windward Bio raises for respiratory biologics
Windward Bio secured $165 million to advance long-acting antibody programs across asthma and COPD, with additional development planned for respiratory and dermatological indications. The financing...
Obesity drug evidence in older adults
A new post-hoc analysis set for presentation at ECO 2026 will examine the efficacy and safety of orforglipron in adults aged 65 and older, stratified by obesity with and without type 2 diabetes....
Aging biology gene transfer extends lifespan
Researchers at the University of Rochester reported transferring a longevity-related gene from naked mole rats into mice, with the engineered animals living longer and showing improved health...
Bioequivalence pharmacokinetics for pramipexole ER
Investigators evaluated bioequivalence of pramipexole dihydrochloride extended-release tablets in Chinese healthy volunteers under fasting versus fed conditions. The pharmacokinetic comparison...
Manufacturing logistics and CGT operations
A new analysis spotlights operational bottlenecks in the logistics of next-generation cell and gene therapies, where delivery windows and product sensitivity can be measured in minutes. The report...
National-level research governance risk
A large group of National Academy of Sciences experts denounced the White House’s dismissal of the National Science Board, warning it undermines the country’s ability to engage in basic and...
Cell and gene therapy logistics
Next-generation cell and gene therapies are driving a logistics overhaul because supply chains must protect living, patient-specific products through extremely tight stability windows. The...
Biopharma manufacturing capacity strategy
Biopharma expansion is turning into a location-led competition as capacity constraints outpace timelines for new GMP facility builds. The industry is prioritizing ‘ready-now’ sites—areas with...
Cellular therapy standards and inspection expansion
JACIE completed the first-ever inspection under its third edition Immune Effector Cells (IEC) Standards at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in Barcelona as the field expands certification...
Private funding for respiratory biotech
Windward Bio raised $165 million to fund clinical trials targeting respiratory disorders, expanding its portfolio in asthma, COPD, and additional potential indications. The funding supports at...
Private biotech investing in oral CF enzyme therapy
Blackstone Life Sciences committed $250 million to Anagram Therapeutics, backing development of an oral enzyme replacement therapy for patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. The deal...
Oncology trial setback for gene therapy in bladder cancer
enGene’s stock plunged after updated Phase II LEGEND trial data for its nonviral gene therapy detalimogene voraplasmid in high-risk, BCG-unresponsive nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer. Updated...
HIV prevention pharmacology markers
Researchers identified pharmacological markers that could refine oral PrEP dosing for men who have sex with men (MSM), according to work published in Nature Communications. The study focuses on...
Obesity drug strategy in older adults
A new post-hoc analysis set for presentation at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026) will evaluate orforglipron, an oral GLP-1 receptor agonist, in adults aged 65 and older with obesity....
AI-backed measurement in spatial biology
10x Genomics launched Atera, a new in situ spatial biology platform designed to deliver whole-transcriptome spatial analysis with single-cell sensitivity at scale. The company said Atera can...
Market and clinical economics for Alzheimer’s drugs on Medicare
Medicare spending on newly approved Alzheimer’s drugs Leqembi and Kisunla is tracking far below earlier projections, according to a CMS spokesperson cited by STAT+. Uptake has been so muted that...
NMIBC gene therapy clinical durability
enGene reported updated Phase II LEGEND trial data for its nonviral gene therapy detalimogene voraplasmid in high-risk, BCG-unresponsive nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer with carcinoma in situ...
Immunology funding for long-acting respiratory antibodies
Windward Bio secured $165M in financing to support clinical testing of long-acting antibodies targeting respiratory disorders. The raise is intended to advance a lead program in asthma and COPD,...