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Breakthrough Fluorescence Probe Tracks Protein Microenvironment Changes in Living Cells
Researchers at Rice University developed a novel fluorescent probe named AnapTh, enabling real-time visualization of localized environmental changes within specific protein subdomains in living...
AI Toolkit Flexynesis Integrates Multi-Omics Data for Precision Oncology
A team led by Altuna Akalin at the Max Delbrück Center introduced Flexynesis, a deep learning toolkit designed for flexible integration of multi-omics datasets—including DNA, RNA, and protein...
MGI Tech Launches DNBSEQ-T7+ Ultra-High-Throughput Sequencing Platform
MGI Tech unveiled the DNBSEQ-T7+ sequencer, an advanced instrument aimed at meeting rising throughput demands in population genomics, multiomics, and precision medicine. This scalable platform...
Breakthrough Artificial Protein Combines Elasticity and Cell Signaling for Tissue Repair
A collaborative research team from POSTECH and Inha University developed a novel artificial protein that synergizes mechanical elasticity with cell signaling capabilities, markedly enhancing...
aTyr Pharma Plans FDA Talks After Efzofitimod Phase 3 Setback in Lung Disease
Despite the Phase 3 failure of efzofitimod to significantly reduce steroid dependence in pulmonary sarcoidosis, aTyr Pharma intends to engage regulatory authorities to explore possible pathways...
Novartis Deepens $5.7B Bet on Molecular Glue Degraders with Monte Rosa Deal
Novartis has expanded its collaboration with Monte Rosa Therapeutics by securing exclusive rights to a new molecular glue degrader drug candidate and options for two additional programs, paying...
aTyr Pharma’s Efzofitimod Fails Phase 3 Trial, Shares Collapse 80%
aTyr Pharma’s lead drug candidate efzofitimod missed its primary endpoint in a Phase 3 trial for pulmonary sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease. The therapy failed to significantly reduce...
Novo Nordisk Announces 9,000 Job Cuts Amid Intensifying Market Competition
Novo Nordisk revealed plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 11.5%, cutting around 9,000 jobs globally as part of a major restructuring initiative. The move aims to streamline management...
FDA Approves Precigen’s Papzimeos for Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
The FDA has granted full approval to Precigen’s Papzimeos (zopapogene imadenovec-drba), the first medical therapy for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), a rare respiratory disorder caused...
AI Toolkit Flexynesis Advances Multi-Omics Integration for Precision Oncology
Researchers led by Altuna Akalin at the Max Delbrück Center developed Flexynesis, a deep learning toolkit designed to integrate multi-omics data alongside clinical and imaging information to...
Bar-Ilan University and Sheba Medical Center Launch $120M Biotech Innovation Institute
Bar-Ilan University and Sheba Medical Center have established a joint research institute with a $120 million investment, located in Israel’s Health Tech Valley in Ramat Gan. This collaboration...
Lila Sciences Raises $235M Series A to Automate Drug Discovery with AI
Lila Sciences, a Flagship Pioneering-backed startup, secured $235 million in a Series A financing round to develop AI-based 'scientific superintelligence' platforms aimed at accelerating drug...
South Korea Speeds Biosimilar Approvals While Raising Application Fees
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced plans to significantly increase the application fees for biosimilar drug approvals starting in 2026, while simultaneously shortening review...
Biocartis Gets FDA Premarket Approval for Idylla MSI Companion Diagnostic
Biocartis secured FDA premarket approval for its Idylla CDx MSI Test, a rapid, automated assay to identify colorectal cancer patients with microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) who may benefit...
aTyr Pharma Deflates After Lung Disease Trial Misses Endpoint
aTyr Pharma's experimental drug efzofitimod failed its Phase 3 trial in pulmonary sarcoidosis, missing the primary goal of significantly reducing steroid use compared to placebo. Despite some...
Novartis Doubles Down on Protein Degrader Deals with Monte Rosa
Novartis has expanded its collaboration with Monte Rosa Therapeutics, signing a new agreement with $120 million upfront and potential payments up to $5.7 billion. The deal secures Novartis...
Biocartis Secures FDA Approval for Rapid MSI Diagnostic in Colon Cancer
Biocartis received FDA premarket approval for its Idylla CDx MSI test designed to identify colorectal cancer patients with microsatellite instability-high tumors who may benefit from immunotherapy...
FDA Approves HPV Immunotherapy for Respiratory Papillomatosis
The FDA granted full approval to Precigen's Papzimeos, a non-replicating adenoviral vector immunotherapy targeting human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6 and 11 to treat recurrent respiratory...
Mount Sinai Launches AI-Driven Cardiac Catheterization Research Lab
Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital inaugurated the Samuel Fineman Cardiac Catheterization Artificial Intelligence Research Lab, integrating AI technologies with cardiac catheterization procedures....
Lila Sciences Nears $235M Raise to Build AI-Driven Scientific Superintelligence
AI startup Lila Sciences is closing a $235 million Series A funding round to develop scientific superintelligence that integrates artificial intelligence deeply into laboratory research. The...