May 01, 2026
European biotechs are exploring new immunotherapy targets beyond PD-1/PD-L1, including BTLA, TIGIT, and SLAMF6. Lund University researchers discovered a SLAMF6-mediated immune evasion mechanism. BioNTech and GenMab are advancing next-generation ICIs and bispecific antibodies through strategic partnerships.
Apr 26, 2026
A study suggests a 16-protein blood test, the Sjögren’s protein score, may measure salivary gland inflammation without biopsy. The score correlated with glandular inflammation, antibodies, and extraglandular disease features.
Feb 26, 2026
Lynch syndrome patients gain access to prevention vaccines in clinical trials, while immunotherapy advances depend on universal tumor testing for microsatellite instability. Cancer vaccines are moving from research to clinical reality.
Feb 17, 2026
New research identifies circulating tumor-reactive T cell characteristics and inflammatory biomarkers as predictive indicators for immune checkpoint inhibitor response in cancer patients, while the PD-L1 testing market is projected to reach $36.44 billion by 2032.
Feb 14, 2026
Research shows TET2-driven clonal hematopoiesis improves immune checkpoint blockade efficacy in solid tumors, while separate studies identify new immune pathways in childhood brain cancers and mechanisms behind immunotherapy resistance.
Feb 13, 2026
Merck stock reached a 52-week high at $122.69, rising 46.25% over 12 months and 7.4% in the past month following strong Q4 results and improved long-term pipeline outlook beyond Keytruda's 2028 patent expiration.