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Feb 13, 2026
Artificial intelligence is accelerating drug discovery from molecule screening to clinical trials, but legal uncertainty over patent ownership and profit distribution threatens to slow progress as the technology reshapes pharmaceutical development.
Feb 12, 2026
Trethera Corporation completed Phase 1 solid tumor dose escalation trial for TRE-515 and received FDA Fast Track designation for prostate cancer and Orphan Drug status for two autoimmune neurologic diseases.
Feb 13, 2026
A case report published in Oncotarget details a 38-year-old woman who developed acute lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoblastic lymphoma shortly after receiving her second Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA vaccine dose, prompting calls for further investigation into potential immune-related mechanisms.
Feb 13, 2026
Moderna reported Q4 revenue of $678 million, beating analyst estimates, while posting a narrower-than-expected loss of $2.11 per share. The results came as the FDA refused to review the company's mRNA flu vaccine application.
Feb 13, 2026
Immunotherapy is increasingly being used before and after surgery across seven cancer types, while the global immunotherapy drugs market experiences significant growth driven by advances in biotechnology and targeted therapies.
Feb 13, 2026
LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings is developing LB-100, a first-in-class PP2A inhibitor designed to enhance chemotherapy and immunotherapy effectiveness across multiple cancer types, with proof-of-concept trials underway.
Feb 13, 2026
Eli Lilly announced a $2.4 billion acquisition of Orna Therapeutics and multiple partnerships to expand its drug pipeline beyond its blockbuster GLP-1 franchise into cell and genetic therapies.
Feb 13, 2026
NeoGenomics has introduced PanTracer Pro, a molecular testing solution combining comprehensive genomic profiling with diagnosis-directed assays for advanced solid tumors, designed to streamline biomarker assessment and support faster treatment decisions.
Feb 12, 2026
Merck KGaA has entered a partnership with Calla Lily Clinical Care to advance Callavid, an intravaginal drug delivery platform designed to address patient challenges in women's health therapeutics, with initial focus on fertility and pregnancy applications.
Feb 13, 2026
Merck stock reached a 52-week high at $122.69, rising 46.25% over 12 months and 7.4% in the past month following strong Q4 results and improved long-term pipeline outlook beyond Keytruda's 2028 patent expiration.
Feb 13, 2026
HCW Biologics and WY Biotech closed first-round financing for joint venture Trimmune, granting exclusive worldwide license to develop preclinical TRBC molecule HCW11-006 for $7 million in upfront consideration, with Phase 1 trial planned in China for first half of 2027.
Feb 12, 2026
Researchers have developed a highly sensitive light-based sensor combining DNA nanostructures, quantum dots, and CRISPR technology to detect cancer biomarkers at sub-attomolar levels in blood samples.
Feb 13, 2026
Global pharmaceutical companies are accelerating licensing deals for China-developed experimental medicines, with deal values reaching unprecedented levels in 2026 as firms cut costs ahead of patent expirations.
Feb 13, 2026
China now leads globally with 624 Phase 3 cancer trials, representing 48.5% of the total, while its share of global drug development has risen to 20% with investigational new drugs accounting for 30% of the world's pipeline.
Feb 13, 2026
Lunai Bioworks was featured on CNBC on February 13, 2026, showcasing its AI platform for CNS therapeutics and biodefense. The company reported improved financial performance with net income of $1.02 million compared to a $51.46 million loss the previous year.
Feb 25, 2025
Monthly patent reviews from April through December 2025 highlight notable drug discovery IP disclosures across targeted protein degradation, small molecule modulators, and emerging therapeutic targets in oncology, immunology, and neurology.
Dec 12, 2025
Eli Lilly reported positive Phase 3 results for retatrutide showing up to 71.2 lbs average weight loss, while stockpiling $1.5 billion of oral drug orforglipron ahead of anticipated FDA approval in April 2026.
Feb 11, 2026
The FDA announced a full reassessment of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), a chemical preservative used in packaged foods, to determine if it remains safe based on current science. The review follows decades of concerns about BHA being listed as "reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen."
Feb 13, 2026
The global epigenetics drugs and diagnostic technologies market is projected to reach USD 79.03 billion by 2035, while the genomics in cancer care market is expected to hit USD 108.69 billion, driven by precision medicine advances and AI integration.
Feb 13, 2026
The global genomics in cancer care market is projected to grow from $24.39 billion in 2025 to $108.69 billion by 2035, driven by rising cancer incidence, personalized medicine adoption, and next-generation sequencing advances.
