Feb 26, 2026
Eli Lilly announced the acquisition of Orna Therapeutics for up to $2.4 billion on February 9, 2026, gaining access to proprietary circular RNA technology and an "in vivo" CAR-T platform for immunology and oncology applications.
Feb 26, 2026
Approved gene-editing therapies for sickle cell disease priced at $2.2 million remain out of reach in Africa, where 80% of the world's cases occur, as Uganda launches mandatory newborn screening.
Feb 17, 2026
Moderna faces a pivotal transition from pandemic-era revenues to a diversified mRNA portfolio, with recent regulatory setbacks offset by strong RSV vaccine performance and upcoming Phase 3 oncology readouts.
Feb 20, 2026
Switzerland-based CRISPR Therapeutics stands to benefit from increased Casgevy sales following partner Vertex Pharmaceuticals' fourth-quarter results, with five additional gene-editing therapies in clinical trials targeting larger patient populations.
Feb 12, 2026
PTC Therapeutics has withdrawn its New Drug Application resubmission for Translarna (ataluren) for nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy following FDA feedback that the data are unlikely to meet the threshold for substantial evidence of effectiveness.
Feb 14, 2026
Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics reported $116 million in full-year 2025 sales for gene-editing therapy Casgevy, with 64 patients receiving infusions and patient initiations nearly tripling compared to 2024.
Feb 28, 2025
Drug Hunter has opened nominations for the 2025 Molecules of the Year following the announcement of the final Molecules of the Month for 2025. Eligible molecules must have been first disclosed or had a major update in 2025.
Feb 13, 2026
Vertex Pharmaceuticals reported fourth quarter 2025 revenue of $3.19 billion, up 10% year-over-year, and provided full year 2026 revenue guidance of $12.95 billion to $13.1 billion with over $500 million expected from non-CF products.