AI developments are happening at breakneck speed, with every sector and industry seeking new opportunities to seize and capitalise upon. AI-driven research is creating a fundamental shift for pharmaceutical competitive intelligence, moving away from a reactive, manual...
The pharmaceutical press is having a very loud year. Eli Lilly's investigational triple-agonist retatrutide has produced the kind of phase 2 data that clinicians usually only see in editorials about the future, up to 24.2% mean body-weight reduction at 48 weeks in the...
AstraZeneca China Obesity Drug Deal: A $18.5 Billion Bet on the Future of Weight Management AstraZeneca announced on 30 January 2026, what has quickly become known as the AstraZeneca CSPC obesity deal, a landmark licensing and collaboration agreement with China's CSPC...
Oncology drug development is more mechanistically advanced than ever. Scientists and researchers design therapies to block immune evasion, disrupt tumor metabolism, and rewire the microenvironment. Yet a costly problem remains: many patients who should respond to...
England's Renewed Women's Health Strategy Puts Patient Voice at the Centre of Care The government published the renewed Women's Health Strategy for England on 15 April 2026, setting out a ten-year programme to address deep-rooted failures in how the NHS identifies,...
• Strong global consensus on measurement and role of ammonia in Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE) • Phase 2a results of YAQ007 (oral OPA) show ammonia reduction • Utility of rifaximin in HE defined more narrowly LONDON, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yaqrit, a...
Decision Frameworks in Pharma: From RAVE and DICE to Lilly’s Truth-Seeking Machine What Works, What Kills What, and Why It Matters In pharmaceutical R&D, where billions ride on the flip of a biological coin, decision frameworks aren’t just nice-to-haves - they’re...
Eight years on from the first version of this article, “follow the science” is still the industry’s favourite comfort blanket. It sounds noble, unassailable, the kind of thing you put on a lab-wall poster next to a photo of Rosalind Franklin. (Following the X...
Durvalumab approved in the US as first & only perioperative immunotherapy for patients with early gastric & gastroesophageal cancers! The FDA approved Durvalumab (Imfinzi) in combination with Fluorouracil, Leucovorin, Oxaliplatin, and Docetaxel (FLOT)...
The biotech M&A boom shows no signs of slowing. Novartis has struck a definitive agreement to acquire Avidity Biosciences for US$12 billion in cash, marking one of the most consequential acquisitions in the RNA therapy space in recent years. The deal significantly...
AstraZeneca and Sun Pharma Join Forces to Expand Access to Hyperkalaemia Treatment in India In a major development for renal and cardiac care in India, AstraZeneca Pharma India and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries have announced a strategic co-marketing partnership to...
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to acquire Halda Therapeutics for $3.05 billion in cash, a transaction announced on 17 November 2025 and expected to close in the coming months, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Halda’s Novel RIPTAC Modality Halda...
The Chinese biotechnology sector continues to accelerate, signing high-value deals and expanding its global footprint even as the United States prepares new restrictions on collaborations and funding. Despite growing geopolitical tensions, China’s biopharma industry...
Why Sarcopenia Matters Sarcopenia, the age-related decline in skeletal muscle mass and strength, has become a growing concern in ageing populations. The condition contributes significantly to frailty, falls, fractures, disability and even mortality, placing an...
It is unusual for trade policy in the United States to have such a direct impact on the UK life sciences sector, but President Donald Trump’s proposed 100 per cent tariff on branded and patented pharmaceuticals could do just that. If enacted, the measure would impose...
The life sciences sector is undergoing a significant transformation as it embraces sustainable and green manufacturing practices. These initiatives aim to reduce environmental impact, enhance operational efficiency, and meet the growing demand for eco-friendly...
Genentech has carried out another round of workforce reductions, cutting 87 positions at its South San Francisco headquarters. The layoffs, filed last week and set to take effect on September 15, were disclosed in a California Worker Adjustment and Retraining...
Life with haemophilia can be challenging but advances in science are helping people with haemophilia to lead active and fulfilling lives. What is Haemophilia? Haemophilia is a family of rare genetic blood disorders caused by a clotting factor deficiency, which...