May 14, 2026
Biotech M&A is shifting toward late-stage CNS and oncology assets with human clinical validation. Oncotelic Therapeutics said it advanced global IP protection for OT-101 and CNS drug delivery.
Apr 20, 2026
Oncotelic Therapeutics announced expanded international intellectual property coverage for OT-101 across neurology, oncology and CNS drug-delivery technologies. The company also highlighted biotech valuation trends tied to clinical progress and its 45% stake in GMP Bio.
Apr 16, 2026
Lunai Bioworks said it received U.S. Patent No. 12,369,861 for debiasing data in drug discovery predictions. The patent covers multimodal data standardization and structural bias removal before predictive modeling.
Apr 15, 2026
The global healthcare contract research organization market is estimated at USD 60.66 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 124.56 billion by 2035. North America led in 2025, while Asia Pacific is projected to post the fastest growth.
Apr 02, 2026
Pharmaceutical M&A is shifting toward late-stage clinical assets with proven human data, particularly in GLP-1 obesity drugs, oncology, and central nervous system disorders. Companies like Viking Therapeutics, Structure Therapeutics, and Revolution Medicines represent compelling acquisition targets with advanced clinical programs. This trend reflects industry prioritization of de-risked assets that can accelerate commercialization pathways.
Mar 23, 2026
The global generic drugs market reached $389 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $675 billion by 2033. In the U.S., generics account for 91% of prescriptions but only 18% of drug spending, saving over $373 billion annually. Biosimilar adoption remains below 20% despite some products reaching over 60% market share within three years.
Mar 13, 2026
The blood-brain barrier continues to block most treatments for glioblastoma and central nervous system diseases, with only 0.01% of biologic drugs reaching the brain. New intellectual property coverage and synthetic methods aim to address delivery challenges.
Feb 28, 2026
NRx Pharmaceuticals completed an in-person FDA Type C meeting regarding NRX-100, a preservative-free ketamine formulation for suicidal depression. The company received guidance on a path to file a New Drug Application based on existing trial data and Real World Evidence from over 65,000 patients.
Feb 24, 2026
Multiple analysts have raised price targets on Praxis Precision Medicines, with Wolfe Research initiating coverage at $500 and Guggenheim increasing its target to $800, citing strong market potential for ulixacaltamide in essential tremor.
Feb 19, 2026
Korsana Biosciences launched from stealth with $175 million in funding to advance KRSA-028, a monoclonal antibody targeting amyloid beta plaques in Alzheimer's disease using a blood-brain barrier shuttle technology.
Feb 17, 2026
NRx Pharmaceuticals completed a Type C meeting with the FDA, receiving guidance to file a New Drug Application for NRX-100 based on existing trial data and real-world evidence from over 65,000 patients, with submission planned for Q2 2026.
Feb 17, 2026
NRx Pharmaceuticals completed a Type C meeting with FDA leadership and received oral guidance supporting a New Drug Application for NRX-100 (preservative-free ketamine) based on existing trial data and Real World Evidence from over 65,000 patients.
Feb 16, 2026
The global antibodies market is projected to reach $667.8 billion by 2032 with a 12.9% CAGR, while high throughput antibody production services are expected to grow at 11.2% CAGR through 2033, driven by biopharmaceutical development and monoclonal antibody therapeutics demand.
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 13, 2026
Praxis Precision Medicines is preparing to submit two New Drug Applications by mid-February 2026 for ulixacaltamide and relutrigine, both holding FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation, targeting essential tremor and epilepsy markets.