Feb 28, 2026
A 30-year study of nearly 200,000 adults found that diet quality matters more than macronutrient ratios for heart health, with both healthy low-carb and low-fat diets reducing coronary heart disease risk equally.
Feb 26, 2026
Researchers at UC San Francisco discovered that exercise triggers liver production of GPLD1, which removes TNAP protein buildup from blood-brain barrier cells, reducing age-related leakiness and cognitive decline.
Feb 13, 2026
MoonLake Immunotherapeutics announced positive topline results from its Phase 2 S-OLARIS trial of sonelokimab in axial spondyloarthritis, with 81% of patients achieving ASAS40 response by Week 12. The company ended Q4 2025 with $394 million in cash.
Feb 13, 2026
Scientists at Northwestern University developed human spinal cord organoids that accurately replicate injury responses including cell death, inflammation, and glial scarring. Testing showed a "dancing molecules" therapy significantly reduced scarring and promoted nerve regrowth.
Feb 19, 2026
The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to PLT012, a first-in-class anti-CD36 monoclonal antibody for hepatocellular carcinoma treatment. The Phase 1 trial is currently enrolling patients in Texas.
Feb 19, 2026
Scientists at Northwell Health's Feinstein Institutes have developed a novel drug discovery strategy transforming a detrimental immune element into a therapeutic for sepsis and rheumatoid arthritis, published in Military Medical Research.
Feb 18, 2026
Alphyn Biologics has dosed the first patients in a Phase 2 trial of Zabalafin Hydrogel for Molluscum Contagiosum, enrolling 54 patients ages 6 months and older in a placebo-controlled study targeting 75% lesion elimination.
Feb 18, 2026
Unnatural Products entered a research collaboration and licensing agreement with Novartis worth up to $1.8 billion to develop orally-delivered macrocyclic peptide therapeutics for an undisclosed cardiovascular program.
Feb 15, 2026
Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a tissue-adhesive biosensor that detects inflammation biomarkers in the mouth with molecular precision, potentially shifting oral healthcare from reactive to proactive.
Feb 14, 2026
Three new computational approaches enhance molecular property prediction and drug design through advanced neural networks, multimodal learning, and thermodynamic analysis of receptor-ligand interactions.
Feb 13, 2026
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine discovered that protecting VAT macrophages in visceral fat tissue can improve insulin sensitivity, offering a potential new therapeutic approach for type 2 diabetes.
Feb 13, 2026
Phase III KALOS and LOGOS trial results published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine show Breztri Aerosphere improved lung function and reduced severe asthma exacerbations compared to dual-combination therapies in patients with uncontrolled asthma.