In May 2026, a single intravenous infusion reduced LDL cholesterol by up to 62% in patients with a genetic condition that no statin could adequately control. No repeat dosing was required. No serious adverse events were reported. The therapy, VERVE-102, was not a...
Every time a pharmaceutical company submits a new drug to the US Food and Drug Administration, a clock starts. That clock ends on the PDUFA date. For anyone working in life sciences, whether in regulatory affairs, clinical research, investment, or commercial planning,...
A team of researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine, Princeton University, the University of California Berkeley, and Google DeepMind has developed CRISPR-GPT, an AI gene editing system designed to automate and dramatically simplify CRISPR-based gene...
As global regulators and scientific communities continue to push for more predictive, human-relevant, and ethical approaches to safety testing, in vitro toxicology has emerged as a critical component of modern drug development. Once seen primarily as an early...
For years, biopharma has accumulated vast volumes of data. Now, as the industry races toward an AI-driven future, that data must become a true strategic asset. Recent research shows that while 95% of biopharma companies are actively pursuing AI initiatives in...
The arrival of two approved oral GLP-1 weight loss therapies in the space of four months has fundamentally redrawn the obesity treatment landscape in 2026. For years, the question of whether a daily pill could ever match the efficacy of a weekly injection was largely...
In the last decade, the Medical Science Liaison role has evolved from a scientific messenger to a field based strategist operating in one of the most highly scrutinized environments in healthcare. That evolution is why board certification is moving from optional...
NICE recommends life-extending daily pill which offers hope for people who cannot take standard treatment. Thousands of people living with advanced prostate cancer will have access to a life-extending new treatment that can be taken at home from today (Friday, 23...
Novo Nordisk and Aspect Biosystems expand collaboration to accelerate curative diabetes therapies The landscape of regenerative medicine has shifted significantly following the announcement that Novo Nordisk and Aspect Biosystems are entering a comprehensive new phase...
GSK has agreed to acquire US biotech company RAPT Therapeutics in a deal valued at approximately 2.2 billion US dollars, strengthening its position in immunology and signalling a major push into the emerging food allergy treatment market. The acquisition centres on...
We all know or work with people who can be difficult to deal with and even talk to, and we all know or work with other people who are a joy to be around and who make the working day a little brighter. Some of those difficult people will be highly competent in their...
Metformin has been the first line drug treatment for type 2 diabetes for more than two decades and remains one of the most widely prescribed medicines globally. Its effectiveness, low cost and long safety record have made it a cornerstone of diabetes care. However, as...
Henry Li’s BioRoundup is a weekly analytical roundup that tracks where power, capital and science are actually moving in the global life-sciences ecosystem. Rather than simply reporting news headlines, Li curates developments from across deals, policy, industry...
Johnson & Johnson has discontinued development of an eczema treatment that was a central asset in a biotechnology acquisition valued at up to 1.25 billion US dollars, following a recent internal portfolio review. The decision highlights the ongoing scientific and...
Concerns are mounting that the United Kingdom’s official appraisal framework is systematically underestimating the economic and social value of investments in life sciences manufacturing. Industry bodies and independent analysts warn that the methods used to evaluate...
Henry Li’s BioRoundup is a weekly analytical roundup that tracks where power, capital and science are actually moving in the global life-sciences ecosystem. Rather than simply reporting news headlines, Li curates developments from across deals, policy, industry...
Manufacturing and supply chain resilience has moved to the forefront of strategic planning across the life sciences industry as advanced therapies place unprecedented strain on existing production models. Cell therapies, gene therapies, mRNA platforms and increasingly...
Henry Li’s BioRoundup is a weekly analytical roundup that tracks where power, capital and science are actually moving in the global life-sciences ecosystem. Rather than simply reporting news headlines, Li curates developments from across deals, policy, industry...