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Tue, Aug 25, 8:11 PM ET
FDA again halts Regenxbio gene therapy trial after safety concerns, spinal masses found
Regulators paused testing of Regenxbio's Hunter syndrome gene therapy for the second time this year after investigators detected masses on the spines of five pa
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Roche pays $190M upfront for Hanmi obesity drug aimed at preserving lean mass
Roche is building its metabolic portfolio with a deal worth up to $2.3 billion for a shot designed to spur weight loss while sparing muscle tissue.
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Trump funding cuts reshape health system, hitting rural states like Maine
A STAT series examines how massive federal health care funding cuts are forcing rural hospitals and states to scramble, with Maine particularly hard hit.
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Moderna and Merck's cancer vaccine succeeds after long odds and pandemic challenges
A detailed look inside how the partners' gambit on an mRNA cancer vaccine overcame doubts and logistical hurdles to show positive results.
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Massachusetts biotech rebounds in 2026 after first employment drop since 2002
The state's biopharma sector is recovering this year after a slump that saw headcount shrink for the first time in over two decades.
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Young startups miss out on biotech venture funding rebound, MassBio report says
Seed and Series A rounds in Massachusetts are shrinking as funding concentrates on less risky, later-stage companies.
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FDA promises new guidance on regulating generative AI-powered medical devices
The agency's digital health chief said guidance on generative AI device policies is expected soon, as the technology's use in health care expands.
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Trump's Medicaid obesity-drug pledge not panning out, states balk at cost
President Trump's promise to make expensive weight loss drugs widely available to low-income Americans through Medicaid is not materializing.
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Merck loses court case over Medicare drug price negotiations
A court loss for Merck is among the developments in the ongoing battle over Medicare's new drug price negotiation authority.
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Lady Gaga and her fiancé launch a biotech startup
The pop star is entering the biotech space with a new company, amid other biotech news including FTC challenges to Amgen's Enbrel patent strategy.
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Medicaid transgender care restriction could set precedent limiting other drug coverage
The legal theory used to restrict gender-affirming care for minors could be applied broadly to other Medicaid drug coverage, experts warn.
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Capricor cell therapy review extended; pain drug startup backed by Ramaswamy to go public
The FDA extended its review of Capricor's deramiocel with a refined indication, while a pain drug startup co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy takes a fast path to pub
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Turkish antitrust authorities probe Teva over patent gaming and disparaging rivals
Turkish regulators are investigating Teva for allegedly manipulating the patent system and making disparaging claims about competitor drugs.
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RFK Jr. vaccine financial disclosures questioned by Democratic senators
Senators say RFK Jr.'s explanation of how he disposed of a Gardasil litigation stake conflicts with his earlier answers.
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Comments on OMB research rule mysteriously removed from federal website
Some public comments on a proposed OMB rule governing research funding have disappeared from a government webpage, raising transparency concerns.
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Cellares to lay off 100 employees after large pharma customer terminated contract
The cell therapy manufacturing specialist is restructuring after an unnamed big pharmaceutical customer ended its contract.
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AI helps hospitals catch drug theft but requires human oversight
New AI tools can flag diversion of controlled substances by hospital staff, but the systems are not foolproof without proper human follow-through.
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Women's health startup investment declined in 2025 after 2024 peak, but AI may spur rebound
Venture investment in women's health startups fell last year, though a broader definition and AI adoption could revive interest.
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