Tag: Science
Biotech Update: Roche’s TIGIT Struggles and Missed Alzheimer’s Target
Happy Tuesday! I'm Adam Feuerstein, and I'm here to bring you the latest updates in the world of biotech. It seems like all the big news in biotech decided to drop right before Thanksgiving,...
CRISPR Therapy Shows Superior Benefit for Cardiomyopathy Patients
Intellia Therapeutics CEO John Leonard has been facing a familiar situation for the past few years. The company has been sharing positive results from its gene editing trials, only to see its stock prices...
Seminal Moment for Science Journalism: A Letter from the Executive Editor
Dear Readers,I have written to you before to talk about the importance of subscribing to STAT for our comprehensive coverage of health and medicine. Today, I feel compelled to reiterate this message as we...
Title: Analysis of Alector Therapeutics’ Alzheimer’s Treatment Failure in Phase 2 Study
Alector Therapeutics announced that their Phase 2 trial for a potential Alzheimer's antibody, known as AL002, was unsuccessful. This setback is disappointing as the drug was considered a promising approach to treating the neurodegenerative...
Pharmalittle: RFK Jr. Vaccines Scandal & Kids’ Obesity Drug Prescriptions
Good morning and welcome to a new week of work. We hope you had a refreshing weekend because now it's time to get back to the usual routine of online meetings, phone calls, and...
Undetected Bird Flu Infections in Farmworkers: Study Reveals Risk
For several months now, the United States has been grappling with an outbreak of the H5N1 bird flu virus that has affected dairy cattle and led to human infections. A recent study has shed...
Pharmalittle: GSK Leaves BIO, AbbVie Schizophrenia Drug Fails & More – Pharma News Update
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to a new week of work. We hope you had a restful weekend and are ready to dive back into the routine of online meetings and deadlines. Let's start...
Top Medical Breakthroughs of 2024: A Comprehensive Guide to the Latest Innovations
Top Medical Breakthroughs of 2024: A Comprehensive Guide to the Latest InnovationsIn a year marked by incredible advancements in the field of medicine, 2024 has truly been a game-changer. From cutting-edge treatments for diabetes...
Optimistic Vaccine Activist: Embracing Hope for the Future
The United States is facing an uncertain future when it comes to vaccine policy. With potential appointees like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Mehmet Oz, Jay Bhattacharya, and Joseph A. Ladapo, public health advocates are...
Gender Disparity in Science Nobel Prizes: A Deeper Issue
Since the Nobel Prizes were established in 1901, only 24 women have been recognized in the field of science. This year, the trend continued as all seven laureates in physics, chemistry, and physiology or...
Reaction to Trump’s selection of RFK Jr. for HHS leadership
Leaders in the biopharma world and scientific community were taken aback by the news that President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. This...
Guidelines and Restrictions on Stem Cell-Based Embryo Models: A New Report
A new report from the Nuffield Council on Bioethics in the UK is calling for guidelines and restrictions on the use of stem cells to create embryo models that mimic aspects of embryonic development....
















