May 13, 2026
A review of more than 200 studies linked up to a third of dementia cases to diseases outside the brain. Trials and broader evidence also support multi-domain prevention strategies.
Apr 24, 2026
Research and survey data point to lifelong learning, midlife stimulating activities and treatment of health risks as factors linked to better brain health and lower dementia risk.
Mar 12, 2026
Researchers are developing personalized treatment approaches for rare and pediatric cancers using genetic profiling, AI-driven dosing, and 3D-printed medications to improve outcomes while reducing long-term toxicity.
Mar 07, 2026
The FDA has denied or discouraged at least eight drug applications in the past year, including treatments for rare diseases, raising concerns about regulatory consistency and the future of experimental therapies.
Feb 17, 2026
Researchers have identified a specific neurobiological link between age-related hearing loss and cognitive decline through a new biomarker called the Functional-Structural Ratio, which could help doctors predict dementia risk from brain scans.
Feb 18, 2026
Spruce Biosciences completed two Type B meetings with the FDA regarding tralesinidase alfa enzyme replacement therapy for Sanfilippo syndrome type B. The company now anticipates BLA submission in Q4 2026 to accommodate drug product process performance qualification requirements.
Feb 15, 2026
Eli Lilly announced a $2.4 billion acquisition of Orna Therapeutics and two additional collaborations totaling over $1 billion to develop treatments for immune disorders, cancer, and hearing loss gene therapies.
Feb 14, 2026
Eli Lilly achieved positive outcomes for nearly all R&D key events in 2025 and acquired Orna Therapeutics for $2.4 billion to develop circular RNA therapies for autoimmune diseases.
Feb 14, 2026
Eli Lilly acquired Orna Therapeutics for $2.4 billion and announced multiple partnerships while investing in AI drug discovery infrastructure, including building the industry's largest AI supercomputer to boost clinical trial success rates.
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.