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Apr 07, 2026
CRISPR Therapeutics reported a $581.6 million net loss in 2025 with revenue of just $3.5 million, while continuing to advance its gene-editing pipeline including the approved CASGEVY therapy and next-generation CAR T cell programs. The company maintains strategic partnerships and expects current funds to support operations for at least 24 months.
Mar 25, 2026
Diamyd Medical anticipates March 2026 interim results from its Phase 3 diabetes trial that could support a BLA pathway. Capricor Therapeutics awaits an August 2026 FDA decision on its Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment BLA. Bicara Therapeutics prepares for Phase 3 study initiation of its oncology candidate toward future BLA submission.
Mar 19, 2026
Bayer's Phase III FIND-CKD trial shows finerenone significantly slows kidney function decline in non-diabetic chronic kidney disease patients. The drug met its primary endpoint with improved eGFR slope over 32 months, marking its fifth consecutive positive Phase III trial. Bayer plans to submit the data to the FDA for label expansion into non-diabetic CKD.
Mar 14, 2026
Nektar Therapeutics is advancing its immunology pipeline with plans to initiate Phase 3 trials for REZPEG in atopic dermatitis next quarter, following positive Phase 2b results. The company recently completed a large equity raise to support its regulatory T cell-focused programs.
Mar 09, 2026
Sequel Med Tech and Senseonics announced full U.S. availability of the twiist Automated Insulin Delivery System integrated with the Eversense 365 CGM, the world's only one-year continuous glucose monitor, for people with type 1 diabetes.
Mar 07, 2026
Scientists at UCL have discovered that the protein LRG1 triggers the earliest damage in diabetic retinopathy by constricting retinal blood vessels. Blocking LRG1 in diabetic mice prevented early retinal damage and preserved normal eye function.
Mar 06, 2026
New research links GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic to increased scurvy risk through appetite suppression and poor nutrition. University of Florida researchers are testing a GLP-1 implant for obese cats as feline obesity affects nearly 60% of US cats.
Mar 06, 2026
Genentech announced positive Phase II results for CT-388, a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist, showing 22.5% placebo-adjusted weight loss at 48 weeks in people with obesity. The treatment was well-tolerated with low discontinuation rates.
Mar 05, 2026
Finerenone met its primary endpoint in reducing albuminuria in type 1 diabetic kidney disease, marking the first successful drug trial in 30 years for this population. Separately, SGLT2 inhibitors showed superior kidney protection compared to GLP-1 medications in type 2 diabetes patients.
Feb 28, 2026
Researchers unveil pancreatic-targeted lipid nanoparticles using capsule filtration mechanisms, while a contract research organization expands lipid-based vector development services for organ-selective mRNA delivery.
Feb 26, 2026
New analysis suggests leptin hormone could normalize blood sugar in type 1 diabetes by acting on the brain, potentially offering an alternative to daily insulin injections based on research dating back to 2011.
Feb 26, 2026
The FDA has issued draft guidance that may speed approval pathways for rare disease therapies using genome editing technologies, potentially benefiting CRISPR Therapeutics' pipeline of six clinical-stage candidates.
Feb 23, 2026
Study of 3600 older adults with type 1 diabetes across US and European registries reveals significant gaps in guideline-recommended cardiovascular therapies and diabetes technology use despite high disease burden.
Feb 20, 2026
Switzerland-based CRISPR Therapeutics stands to benefit from increased Casgevy sales following partner Vertex Pharmaceuticals' fourth-quarter results, with five additional gene-editing therapies in clinical trials targeting larger patient populations.
Feb 19, 2026
A UC Santa Barbara research team has developed a technique for efficiently synthesizing non-natural amino acids and applying them to peptide construction, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
Feb 19, 2026
Vie Ventures, a life sciences venture capital firm focused on autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases, announced that Jeff Bluestone, PhD, has been named Managing Director, joining founders Steven St. Peter, MD, and Luke Evnin, PhD.
Feb 17, 2026
Sana Biotechnology appointed Brian Piper as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on February 17, 2026. Piper brings over 25 years of biopharmaceutical financial expertise to the cell and gene therapy company.
Feb 17, 2026
Portal Diabetes, Inc. announced FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for its implantable insulin pump system and initiated a Phase 1 study of its proprietary temperature-stable insulin for type 1 diabetes treatment.
Feb 15, 2026
MannKind Corporation has enrolled the first pediatric patient in its INHALE-1ST trial evaluating Afrezza inhaled insulin in children with type 1 diabetes. The FDA is reviewing a supplemental Biologics License Application with a decision expected by May 29, 2026.
