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Weekly News Roundup | 17 August 2026
Life science news 17 August 2026: Donald Trump signs an executive order seeking to narrow the US childhood vaccine schedule, the MHRA makes the UK the first country in Europe to authorise Eli Lilly’s orforglipron tablet, and Jazz Pharmaceuticals pays $820 million...
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IPA Highlights Expansion of Photodynamic Therapy in Türkiye
At the 8th Photodynamic Day of the International Photodynamic Association (IPA) held at Acıbadem University in Istanbul, speakers highlighted continued development of PDT in Türkiye and its growing clinical use internationally. Hosted by Professor Fabienne Dumoulin,...
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge: Weight-Loss Drug Coverage Begins 1st July
Starting, 1 July, millions of Medicare enrollees will gain coverage for weight-loss drugs for the first time, through a temporary pilot programme called the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge. The scheme covers Zepbound, Foundayo and Wegovy at a $50 monthly copayment and marks the...
Self-Care Isn’t Just About Feeling Good. It Helps Us Function Sustainably
Working in healthcare tends to very much not be about self-care, and yet healthcare self-care has never mattered more. It’s about caring for others, prioritising the needs of the many over yourself, and responding both physically and emotionally whilst managing an...
Weekly News Roundup | 29 June 2026
Life science news 29 June 2026: AbbVie and Merck KGaA announce blockbuster acquisitions totalling more than $22 billion, NICE recommends the first disease-modifying therapy for type 1 diabetes for NHS use, and Definium Therapeutics delivers a landmark Phase 3 result...
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The Science Behind Sleep, Exercise and Hydration Targets
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Top 5 Global Diseases and Future Outlook for Life Science Innovation
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How Neurons Help Cancer Spread
One of the biggest surprises in modern cancer biology is that tumors are wired with nerves—and cancers with more nerve fibers tend to be more aggressive. A new study finally explains why. The Key Finding Neurons actively transfer their mitochondria — the cell’s energy...
Astatine-211: The Alpha-Emitter Gaining Momentum in Targeted Radiotherapy
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Life Science Development in Singapore: A Rising Global Powerhouse
Singapore has rapidly transformed into one of the world’s most advanced and influential life science hubs. Over the past two decades, the city-state has combined strategic investment, world-class infrastructure, and a thriving innovation ecosystem to position itself...
Halozyme Granted Injunction Against Merck in Keytruda Patent Case
A German court has granted Halozyme a preliminary injunction that halts the sale of the subcutaneous version of Keytruda in Germany, marking a significant legal win in the companies’ high stakes patent dispute. The decision could complicate Merck’s plans for the...
Pharma 5.0: The Future of Human-Centric, Intelligent, Sustainable Medicine
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Pharvaris Announces Positive Phase 3 Results for Deucrictibant
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The Science Behind Sleep, Exercise and Hydration Targets
For decades, public health messaging has revolved around simple numerical targets. Get eight hours of sleep. Exercise for 150 minutes a week. Drink eight glasses of water a day. These guidelines are easy to remember and widely promoted, but they also raise an...
Top 5 Global Diseases and Future Outlook for Life Science Innovation
The landscape of global disease continues to evolve, shaped by demographic shifts, environmental pressures, and rapid advances in biomedical innovation. For life science professionals, understanding where the world’s highest-burden diseases stand today, and where...
Investor Trends and Valuation Shifts in the Volatile Biotech Sector
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Astatine, the heaviest halogen and the rarest naturally occurring element, has long been a scientific curiosity. Among its many isotopes, ²¹¹At has emerged over the past decade as a frontrunner in the quest to harness alpha particles for highly targeted radiotherapy....
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Halozyme Granted Injunction Against Merck in Keytruda Patent Case
A German court has granted Halozyme a preliminary injunction that halts the sale of the subcutaneous version of Keytruda in Germany, marking a significant legal win in the companies’ high stakes patent dispute. The decision could complicate Merck’s plans for the...
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As the pharmaceutical industry undergoes rapid transformation, a new paradigm is taking shape. Known as Pharma 5.0, it represents more than an upgrade in technology, it is a fundamental shift toward human-centric innovation, sustainable manufacturing, and intelligent...
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AI & Cloud Enabled R&D and Clinical Operations Surge in Life Sciences
Digital transformation is accelerating across the life sciences sector as more organisations adopt AI driven platforms and cloud computing to speed up drug discovery, streamline clinical trials and optimise operations. A recent industry overview from BioSpace...
Autolus CAR-T Offers Hope to Adults with Aggressive Blood Cancer
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published final draft guidance recommending a novel, next-generation chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy for use in the National Health Service (NHS). This landmark decision is set to...
Otsuka Wins Approval for Novel Rare Kidney Drug
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US and UK Agree Zero Tariffs Deal on Pharmaceuticals
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ALS- Clinical Signals of a “Synaptic Regenerative” Approach!
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Decision Frameworks in Pharma
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...
Follow the Science? It Would Rather Follow a Leader… (2025 Update)
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