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Scholar Rock, a biotech company, announced on Monday that their new drug has shown promising results in a late-stage study for spinal muscular atrophy. The drug, called apitegromab, was tested in a year-long Phase...

Georgina Peacock shared a poignant memory of a night during her pediatric medical training when she admitted 20 babies struggling to breathe due to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Since then, efforts have been relentless...

Sammy Basso, a well-known advocate for progeria patients, passed away at the age of 28. Despite the challenges he faced due to his genetic disorder, Sammy was known for his ability to find humor...

Good morning! This is Adam Feuerstein reporting from the Pharmalittle campus in Cambridge, Mass., filling in for our regular host Ed. Like Mr. Pharmalot, I start my day with a cup of coffee and...

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Today, let's discuss the possibility of AI taking over cancer research, WuXi's decision to sell some of its operations due to the BIOSECURE Act, and more exciting news in the biotech world.AI in Cancer...

In the ever-evolving world of the pharmaceutical industry, it's crucial to stay updated on the latest changes and movements. Whether it's welcoming new faces, promoting internal talents, or filling key positions, sharing these updates...

Hospital consolidation in the healthcare industry has led to increased prices for patients without improving the quality of care. Private equity firms and large health systems are acquiring hospitals and physician practices, resulting in...

First Opinion is STAT’s platform for interesting, illuminating, and provocative articles about the life sciences writ large, written by biotech insiders, health care workers, researchers, and others. To encourage robust, good-faith discussion about issues...

Former President Trump has made a significant shift in his stance on a controversial drug pricing policy that aimed to tie drug prices in the U.S. to international rates. In 2020, Trump signed an...

Experimental vaccines and treatments to combat the Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda are set to arrive this weekend. These will be used in clinical trials that are expected to start soon. The Marburg virus...

Exact Sciences recently received FDA approval for an improved version of their stool-based screening test for colon cancer. This new test, called Cologuard Plus, is designed to reduce the number of cancer-free patients who...