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Apr 07, 2026
GLP-1 drugs discovered accidentally in anglerfish research now treat conditions beyond diabetes including kidney disease, sleep apnea, and addiction. The global diabetes therapeutics market is projected to reach $241.5 billion by 2030, growing at 12.4% annually.
Apr 06, 2026
Blackstone closed its sixth dedicated life sciences fund at a $6.3 billion hard cap, the largest private fund raised for the sector. The vehicle is nearly 40% larger than its 2020 predecessor and targets late-stage drug assets.
Mar 12, 2026
Cidara Therapeutics is approaching a critical interim analysis of its Phase 3 ANCHOR trial for CD388, an influenza prophylactic candidate. The results will determine whether the company proceeds with its planned Biologics License Application.
Mar 12, 2026
Arcturus Therapeutics completed three 28-day inhaled mRNA cohorts for cystic fibrosis that were well-tolerated and showed early biological signals. The company is preparing a 12-week Phase 2 study with tightened eligibility criteria and expanded enrollment into Europe and the Middle East.
Mar 06, 2026
Children with obstructive sleep apnea face nearly twice the risk of contracting influenza or COVID-19 compared to controls, with increased vulnerability persisting even after adenotonsillectomy, according to a five-year study of over 1 million children.
Mar 03, 2026
The European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has adopted a positive opinion recommending marketing authorization for Moderna's mCOMBRIAX, the world's first combination Covid-19 and influenza vaccine, for individuals 50 years and older.
Mar 02, 2026
Moderna's mRNA-1010 seasonal influenza vaccine enters FDA review following a revised approach that splits approval pathways by age group, with a decision expected by August 2026.
Feb 26, 2026
Researchers at Stanford and Harvard are developing nasal spray vaccines offering broad protection against respiratory infections, with early animal and phase 1 human trials showing safety and potential efficacy.
Feb 15, 2026
NanoViricides has filed an orphan drug designation application with the FDA for NV-387 as a measles treatment, amid rising U.S. cases that reached 2,251 in 2025 with 3 deaths and 727 cases already reported in early 2026.
Feb 24, 2026
The FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research issued a refusal-to-file letter to Moderna for its investigational influenza vaccine mRNA-1010, citing concerns over the Phase 3 trial control arm and whether it reflected the best-available standard of care.
Feb 26, 2026
The FDA agreed to review Moderna's mRNA-1010 seasonal flu vaccine after initially refusing to file the application, setting a decision date of August 5, 2026. If approved, it would be the first mRNA-based seasonal influenza vaccine on the market.
Feb 25, 2026
Moderna partners with Recordati on propionic acidemia therapy for up to $160 million, while FDA Commissioner defends mRNA vaccine support following funding cuts and regulatory challenges.
Feb 25, 2026
The CDC's vaccine advisory committee meeting scheduled for February 25-27 has been canceled and rescheduled for March 18-19, as medical groups challenge the panel's composition and policies under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Feb 24, 2026
The FDA reversed its decision to reject Moderna's mRNA influenza vaccine application, accepting it for review one week after an initial refusal-to-file that reportedly involved senior leaders overruling staff advice.
Feb 11, 2026
Obesity contributes to about 1 in every 4 infectious disease deaths in the United States and 1 in 10 globally, according to a major study. People with obesity face 70% higher risk of hospitalization or death from infections, with risk tripling at severe obesity levels.
Feb 19, 2026
The FDA has reversed its earlier refusal and will now review Moderna's mRNA-1010 seasonal influenza vaccine application, setting an August 5, 2026 review deadline after the company proposed a revised regulatory approach based on age groups.
Feb 18, 2026
The FDA has reversed its earlier refusal and will now review Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine application, with a decision expected by August 5. The company modified its regulatory approach to address concerns about older adults.
Feb 17, 2026
The FDA has agreed to review Moderna's mRNA influenza vaccine application after initially rejecting it, following modifications by the company. A decision is expected by August 5, 2026.
Feb 18, 2026
The FDA agreed to review Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine after initially rejecting the application, following a Type A meeting that led to a revised regulatory approach splitting approval pathways by age group.
Feb 18, 2026
Arcturus Therapeutics will release fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 financial results after market close on March 3, 2026, followed by a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
