Biotechnology

As a deadly Ebola strain spreads without a vaccine, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong's foundation injects $10M and shifts its strategy to direct African aid.

A major study combining two powerful cancer drugs, KEYTRUDA and Trodelvy, has been halted, a setback for patients and a reality check for the industry.

Following its Ouro Medicines acquisition, Lakefront appoints veteran Eric Hedrick as CMO to drive its new immunology pipeline, signaling a bold transformation.

New data on elecoglipron, an oral pill with no food restrictions, shows major weight loss and A1C reduction, positioning AstraZeneca to disrupt the GLP-1 market.

A new fellowship from Wave and Conservation Nation goes beyond the check, building a global network of innovators to tackle the ocean's biggest crises.

New data on Eli Lilly's oral GLP-1, orforglipron, shows superior results over rivals, promising a new era for millions of needle-averse patients.

New research from Baycrest unmasks paratonia, an involuntary condition often mistaken as defiance, signaling a seismic shift in dementia care and treatment.

As Capricor presents its late-stage DMD drug and novel exosome platform, can it convince investors it has the key to both patient impact and market success?

An aging world and failing antibiotics are driving a surge in pneumonia. Now, a new generation of therapies is being built to fight back. Here's how.

A Stanford spinout just revealed a wearable that measures the body's master stress hormone in real time. This isn't just a new gadget; it's a fundamental shift.

A small Canadian firm is partnering with the nation's top research body to turn a unique Greenlandic mineral into a powerful new tool for CO2 removal.

With key hires Ulf Wiinberg and Bill MacKenzie, Neuraptive signals a major shift from R&D to market readiness for its nerve repair therapeutic, NTX-001.

A landmark drug approval in China offers new hope for IgAN patients. But the real story is how science, strategy, and policy are converging to build a better future.

Conexeu Sciences hits a key manufacturing milestone for its innovative wound-healing gel, but the path to FDA clearance and a crowded market remains a challenge.

A Berkeley startup is turning old clothes into virgin-quality materials using AI-designed enzymes. This isn't just recycling; it's a new economic model.

With 80% of trials delayed, the life sciences industry is gathering to tackle its patient enrollment crisis. Can new partnerships and AI finally move the needle?

Eikon Therapeutics adds a consumer goods giant to its board, a move signaling a strategic pivot from pure science to global commercialization.

Johnson & Johnson's acquisition of Firefly Bio for $1 billion signals a major push into degrader antibody conjugates, a new frontier for treating KRAS cancers.

Septerna's novel oral drug for hypoparathyroidism could end the tyranny of injections and supplements, but its success hinges on a bigger bet: a new system for drugging life's most difficult molecular targets.

BioCardia secures a crucial $4.4M, extending its runway for a key Japan submission. But a closer look reveals a high-stakes bet on future warrant exercises.