Curated news and analysis on clinical trials, drug approvals, and medical research.
A mouse study identified **TRPV4** as part of the neural feedback system that tells the brain when scratching has been sufficient. The findings suggest broadly blocking TRPV4 may not be the solution for chronic itch.
The FDA expanded efgartigimod approval to all adult generalized myasthenia gravis serotypes. Phase 3 ADAPT SERON met its primary endpoint and showed no new safety signals.
Research found variation in guideline-concordant colorectal cancer care across hospitals and systems, while a separate study highlighted the role of specialized cancer nurses in reducing distress and improving support.
The Department of Biotechnology has opened recruitment for 10 Scientist ‘C’ posts in Pay Matrix Level-11. Applications open February 14, 2026 and close March 15, 2026.
Dinoflagellates were shown to accumulate nitrogen heterocycles from aqueous solutions into nitrogen-storage crystals and use them for growth. The crystallization behavior was manipulated to produce molecular crystals with tailored morphologies and optical properties.
Vertex secured a Germany reimbursement agreement for CASGEVY and signed a WuXi Biologics pact for a preclinical autoimmune T-cell engager. The moves add to efforts to build revenue beyond cystic fibrosis.
SoSoThin.com launched a cash-pay semaglutide weight loss service on February 16, 2026. The company said the model offers fast access, transparent pricing, and a digital-first process without insurance delays.
The global schizophrenia drugs market is projected to grow from USD 9.1 billion in 2026 to USD 15.8 billion by 2036 at a 5.8% CAGR. Long-acting injectables and second-generation antipsychotics lead the market.
Three advances in TB diagnostics: a portable $300 device delivering results in 30 minutes, a Quick DNA kit detecting drug resistance in 5 minutes, and an ultrasensitive test finding TB DNA in 12-16% of hospitalized US patients.
PSMA-PET imaging leads to earlier use of advanced therapies like ARPIs in prostate cancer patients compared to bone scans. Real-world data on 177Lu-PSMA-617 shows comparable efficacy to the VISION trial in mCRPC patients.
Sensei Biotherapeutics dosed the first patient in a Phase 1b/2 trial of PIKTOR (sapanisertib + serabelisib) in HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer. The multi-node PI3K/AKT/mTOR inhibitor previously showed a 47% overall response rate in a Phase 1b trial.
Slow up-dosing peanut OIT enabled 82% of toddlers to tolerate 3.5 peanuts after treatment. Low-dose OIT was safe in preschoolers with single or multiple food allergies. Allergist guidance on anxiety was linked to reduced caregiver worry.
Merck's Enflonsia (clesrovimab) receives EU approval for RSV prevention in infants. Separately, researchers identify a monoclonal antibody cocktail from pediatricians' immune cells that shows potent protection against RSV and hMPV in animal studies.
Two studies show that every extra 1,000 daily steps after surgery lowers complication risk by 18%, while prehabilitation programs cut post-op complications by 48% and shorten hospital stays.
argenx reported $1.3B in Q1 2026 global product net sales (63% YoY growth). The FDA PDUFA target date for seronegative gMG is May 10, 2026. Positive ADAPT OCULUS results support an oMG label expansion. Pipeline milestones include myositis readout in Q3 2026 and MMN readout in Q4 2026.
Cancer care is being transformed by targeted therapy, immunotherapy, personalized medicine, and emerging mRNA-based universal cancer vaccines. Advances in immunotherapeutics and cellular therapies are improving survival rates, while an off-the-shelf mRNA vaccine from the University of Florida is already in human trials.
X4 Pharmaceuticals is on track to complete enrollment of its Phase 3 4WARD trial for mavorixafor in chronic neutropenia by Q3 2026, targeting a 2028 launch. The European Commission approved XOLREMDI for WHIM syndrome, while the company cuts costs and deprioritizes WHIM commercialization.
The EU Critical Medicines Act enters trilogue negotiations as drug shortages persist. The Parliament proposes broader powers for a new coordination group, binding stockpiling, and expanded MEAT procurement criteria. EMA recorded 136 critical shortages from 2022-2024.
New therapies including CAR-T, bispecific antibodies and dual-antibody immunotherapy are reshaping multiple myeloma care. Advances in genomic testing may also improve risk assessment and treatment decisions.
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system won type approval in the Netherlands under UN R-171, the first such approval in Europe. Other EU countries, including Belgium and Italy, are now weighing whether to recognize or fast-track the driver-assist system.
