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Servier to Acquire Day One Biopharmaceuticals for $2.5 Billion

Aug 14, 2026

Servier agreed to acquire Day One for $2.5B, gaining an approved childhood brain tumor drug and pipeline assets. SCRI and MSD launched a collaboration to expand community oncology trial access, while Recursion took full ownership of REC-102 as Nvidia and Novo exited.

Nanomaterial Strategies Advance Cancer Immunotherapy, Studies Show

Jul 29, 2026

A review and two studies report advances in nanomaterial-based cancer immunotherapy, including engineered nanoparticles that boost immunogenic tumor cell death, nanosheet artificial antibodies that block PD-L1, and design principles for overcoming delivery barriers. These approaches aim to improve immune activation and reduce off-target effects.

US Expands National Security Scrutiny of Biotechnology Sector

Aug 07, 2026

Biotechnology is now a national security issue in Washington, with investment restrictions, export controls, and procurement bans targeting China. The Pentagon designated WuXi AppTec as a Chinese military company, sparking a legal challenge. Policymakers also warn about supply chain dependence, biosecurity, and the dual-use dilemma.