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Aug 19, 2026
Silo Pharma received a European patent grant and a Japan patent allowance for SPC-15, its intranasal PTSD prevention candidate. The patents cover methods using serotonin 4 receptor agonists to prevent stress-induced psychiatric disorders.
Aug 13, 2026
FDA cleared Quantum Biopharma's IND for a Phase 2 trial of Lucid-MS in MS. Biogen's BIIB091 Phase 2 trial reached completion, and Bial concluded its ACTIVATE Phase IIb treatment period for GBA-PD.
Jul 03, 2026
Biogen's Phase 2 CELIA trial showed diranersen slowed Alzheimer's decline and cut tau biomarkers, but missed the dose-response goal. Leqembi sales data is expected next quarter.
May 28, 2026
The Trump administration barred NIAID officials from WHO meetings, reclaimed $600M from four states, and faced a Senate report showing drug prices rising despite deals. New drugs average $353K a year.
Jun 10, 2026
TG Therapeutics reported positive Phase 1 data for subcutaneous BRIUMVI in myasthenia gravis and started a Phase 2 trial; five-year ULTIMATE data in JAMA Neurology showed sustained MS efficacy.
Aug 08, 2026
CAR-T therapy reaches 150 patients in Ireland and expands into autoimmune trials for lupus and MS. Kyverna's miv-cel nears FDA approval for stiff person syndrome, and new research links gene variants to CAR-T outcomes.
Jul 11, 2026
A new gene therapy platform uses the brain's glymphatic system to deliver genes to glial cells throughout the brain. It bypasses the blood-brain barrier and could enable treatments for multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, and rare childhood white matter disorders.
Jul 27, 2026
Novartis beat second-quarter profit expectations as Kisqali, Kesimpta and Leqvio offset a 50% plunge in Entresto sales. The Swiss drugmaker maintained its full-year guidance and awaits late-stage data on three experimental drugs.
Aug 05, 2026
Federal courts are weighing whether the April 2026 marijuana rescheduling order was lawful. MMJ argues the Attorney General skipped required rulemaking; DEA testimony flagged omitted diversion analysis. A stay motion is pending.
Aug 08, 2026
Roche stock trades steadily as group sales reach the mid-CHF 60 billion range. Q1 2025 revenue edged higher, and 2025 guidance points to low to mid single digit sales growth.
Jul 24, 2026
Two new studies clarify how Epstein-Barr virus may trigger multiple sclerosis: one shows a doubled CD4+ T cell response in untreated patients, while another reveals EBV-activated B cells cause brain inflammation in mice. Insights point to potential therapies targeting EBV-specific immune activity.
Jul 01, 2026
Two new studies advance Lyme disease research: anti-lipid antibodies may enable earlier diagnosis and detect persistent symptoms, while cell wall changes in Borrelia burgdorferi offer insights into Lyme arthritis pathogenesis and potential treatment targets.
Jun 19, 2026
A $9 million grant from ASAP and The Michael J. Fox Foundation funds an Indiana University-led study on immune cell exhaustion in Parkinson's disease, aiming to develop personalized immunotherapies. The multi-institutional team will map immune system changes to uncover biomarkers and explain disease heterogeneity. Advances in proteomics are also enabling molecular subtyping and precision medicine across neurological disorders.
May 26, 2026
The global CNS biomarkers market is projected to reach USD 26.13 billion by 2035, amyloid beta therapeutics USD 26.50 billion, and calcineurin inhibitors USD 20.88 billion. AI integration is driving innovation across all three markets.
Apr 24, 2026
The EMA’s CHMP recommended approval of Sanofi’s Cenrifki (tolebrutinib) for non-relapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. The phase 3 HERCULES study showed reduced disability progression, while liver injury remains an identified safety risk.
Apr 23, 2026
Merck is expanding its AI efforts through partnerships with Google Cloud and Mayo Clinic. The company said it will deploy AI across R&D and use multimodal clinical datasets to support drug discovery and precision medicine.
Apr 23, 2026
MSD signed a Google Cloud agreement worth up to $1 billion and entered an AI-focused R&D collaboration with Mayo Clinic. The deals expand AI use in drug discovery, development and broader operations.
Apr 18, 2026
Novartis is emphasizing innovative medicines across oncology, immunology, neuroscience and gene therapy. The company targets mid-single-digit sales growth through 2027 and core operating income margins above 35%.
Apr 08, 2026
The FDA approved ScinoPharm Taiwan's glatiramer acetate as the first complex injectable generic for relapsing multiple sclerosis and Sentynl Therapeutics' copper histidinate as the first treatment for pediatric Menkes disease in January 2026. These approvals represent significant advancements in neurological care, with the glatiramer acetate approval following a novel regulatory pathway and the Menkes treatment showing improved survival in early-treated patients.
Apr 07, 2026
NeuroTherapia has completed a Phase 2a trial of NTRX-07 in Alzheimer's patients, meeting safety objectives with no treatment-related serious adverse events. Preliminary biomarker analysis shows encouraging results, including MRI findings trending toward stabilization. The oral small molecule targets neuroinflammation and showed positive effects in animal models.
