Investor Noubar Afeyan warns against a backlash to science in the U.S.
SAN FRANCISCO — Noubar Afeyan, one of biotech’s top investors, warned in an annual letter that a backlash…
Whole-genome sequencing improves PARP inhibitor treatment prediction
A whole-genome sequencing approach shows early promise over current commercial methods for identifying more patients likely to benefit…
First GLP-1 pill for obesity from Novo Nordisk launches in the U.S.
The logo of pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk is displayed in front of its offices in Bagsvaerd, on the…
Endonuclease V activated Pyrococcus furiosus Argonaute for the detection of food contaminated bacteria
Banada, P. P. et al. Label-free detection of multiple bacterial pathogens using light-scattering sensor. Biosens. Bioelectron. 24, 1685–1692…
Pill version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy approved, possibly widening access
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the oral version of Novo Nordisk’s injectable weight loss drug…
Blocking platelet-activating factor reduces liver damage in cirrhosis
Researchers from Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) in Spain have identified an effective strategy to reduce structural…
Pharma’s ‘Dr. Optimistic’ is worried about the industry’s future
In July 2006, The New York Times sent young reporter Alex Berenson to Pfizer to interview me about…
UnitedHealth Group releases results of independent audit
UnitedHealthcare sign is displayed at its office building in Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S., Dec. 11, 2025. Tim Evans |…
FDA voucher program has led to political interference in drug reviews, staffers say
WASHINGTON — A new program intended to fast-track drug reviews at the Food and Drug Administration is quickly…
Pancreatic Cancer Survival Gains Accelerate as Novel Therapies Advance
Issued on behalf of Oncolytics Biotech Inc. VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 12, 2025 /CNW/ — USANewsGroup.com News Commentary – Scientists developed an…
Mutual mistrust: FDA staff wary as Høeg becomes top drug regulator
WASHINGTON — In 2008, Tracy Beth Høeg, then a resident physician and ultramarathon runner, expressed dismay at vice…
Eli Lilly to build $6 billion Alabama manufacturing plant
Eli Lilly CEO David A. Ricks speaks at a press conference at Generation Park in Houston, Monday, Sept.…