Feb 16, 2026
Scientists at UC San Diego have identified N4BP2 as the enzyme responsible for chromothripsis, a chaotic chromosome-shattering event seen in about one in four cancers that enables rapid tumor evolution and treatment resistance.
Feb 19, 2026
The FDA will now require only one adequate and well-controlled clinical trial, combined with confirmatory evidence, to approve new drugs, ending its longtime two-study standard dating back to the 1960s.
Feb 19, 2026
The FDA has accepted for Priority Review Bristol Myers Squibb's New Drug Application for iberdomide in combination with daratumumab and dexamethasone for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, with a target decision date of August 17, 2026.
Feb 19, 2026
The global oncology market is projected to grow from $280 billion in 2026 to $748 billion by 2035 at 11.54% CAGR, driven by rising cancer incidence, precision medicine expansion, and strong immunotherapy pipelines across multiple tumor types.
Feb 19, 2026
Ankyra Therapeutics announced preclinical data on ANK-203, a first-in-class anchored immunotherapy using monoclonal antibody CD137, showing strong anti-tumor activity with no observed systemic toxicity at the AACR Immuno-Oncology Conference.
Feb 18, 2026
LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings appointed Sidney Braun as CEO of its Liora Technologies Europe Ltd. subsidiary on February 18, 2026. Braun brings over 20 years of healthcare experience and facilitated LIXTE's November 2025 acquisition of Liora's assets.
Feb 18, 2026
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to invest more than $1 billion in a next-generation cell therapy manufacturing facility in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, creating over 500 biomanufacturing jobs and 4,000 construction positions as part of its $55 billion U.S. investment commitment.
Feb 18, 2026
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to invest over $1 billion in a next-generation cell therapy manufacturing facility in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, creating 500 biomanufacturing jobs as part of its $55 billion U.S. expansion commitment through 2029.
Feb 18, 2026
The FDA agreed to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initially refusing the application, while separately announcing it will drop its longtime requirement for two clinical studies to approve new drugs.
Feb 18, 2026
Merck partners with Mayo Clinic in a strategic research and development agreement to apply artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to drug discovery, integrating Mayo Clinic's clinical and genomic datasets with Merck's AI-enabled technologies.
Feb 18, 2026
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University developed a method using ultrasound-activated nanobubbles to break down the collagen barriers surrounding solid tumors, enabling better drug delivery and immune cell penetration. The therapy could reach clinical trials within two years.
Feb 18, 2026
Researchers develop machine-learned biomarker predicting liver cancer risk with 93% accuracy, while AI-driven drug repurposing offers faster, cost-effective alternatives to address cancer survivorship gaps.
Feb 18, 2026
Artificial intelligence is reshaping drug discovery by accelerating research timelines, reducing costs, and enabling computational analysis of biological data at unprecedented scale, marking a new scientific revolution in biotechnology.
Feb 18, 2026
The global AI in biotechnology market was valued at USD 1,033 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1,971 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 10.6%. A separate AI in precision medicine market is forecast to reach $38.88 billion by 2034 with a 35.5% CAGR.
Feb 17, 2026
Moleculin Biotech announced the Japan Patent Office has issued a notice of allowance for a patent covering proprietary methods for reconstituting liposomal Annamycin, strengthening the company's international intellectual property position.
Feb 17, 2026
Pharmaceutical companies are prioritizing de-risked, late-stage assets with human clinical validation over early-stage programs. Oncology and CNS programs have emerged as strategic M&A targets due to large commercial markets and significant unmet medical needs.
Feb 17, 2026
Merck secures regulatory approvals for Keytruda in ovarian cancer and subcutaneous formulation in Canada, while launching AI-driven drug discovery partnership with Mayo Clinic targeting high-need therapeutic areas.
Feb 17, 2026
Pfizer announced positive results from Cohort 3 of the Phase 3 BREAKWATER trial, showing BRAFTOVI combined with cetuximab and FOLFIRI significantly improved progression-free survival in previously untreated BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer patients.
Feb 17, 2026
The U.S. FDA has accepted Bristol Myers Squibb's New Drug Application for iberdomide combined with daratumumab and dexamethasone in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, with a PDUFA date of August 17, 2026.
Feb 17, 2026
The FDA has accepted Bristol Myers Squibb's new drug application for iberdomide combined with daratumumab and dexamethasone for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, with a target action date of August 17, 2026.