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The history of science is often measured in centuries, yet in October 2024, the timeline of human achievement underwent a tectonic shift that is only now being fully understood in early 2026. By awarding the Nobel Prizes in both Physics and Chemistry to pioneers of artificial intelligence, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences did more [...]
As of January 2026, the landscape of biological research has been irrevocably altered by the maturation of AlphaFold 3, the latest generative AI milestone from Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL). Developed by Google DeepMind and its drug-discovery arm, Isomorphic Labs, AlphaFold 3 has transitioned from a groundbreaking theoretical model into the foundational infrastructure of modern medicine. [...]
The IMPACT-AML program will conduct a European clinical study evaluating SLS009 and provide SELLAS access to multiple clinical sites and a broader patient population.
Date: January 14, 2026 Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) stands at a critical crossroads in early 2026. After years of functioning as a complex, debt-laden conglomerate formed from the massive merger of Mylan and Pfizer’s Upjohn division, the company has emerged from its "Phase 1" stabilization period. Today, Viatris is no longer just a "generic drug [...]
On January 13, 2026, Travere Therapeutics (NASDAQ: TVTX) faced a sharp reversal of fortune as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a three-month extension for its review of Filspari (sparsentan) for the treatment of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). The news sent shockwaves through the biotech sector, causing
Date: January 13, 2026 Introduction Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ: AMGN) finds itself at a historic crossroads. Long regarded as the "blue-chip" anchor of the biotechnology sector, the Thousand Oaks-based giant is currently attempting one of the most ambitious pivots in its 45-year history. While the company has built its multi-billion-dollar empire on bone health, oncology, and [...]
As of January 13, 2026, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) stands at a pivotal juncture in its nearly 140-year history. Once a sprawling conglomerate synonymous with baby shampoo and Band-Aids, the "New J&J" has emerged from the 2023 spin-off of its consumer health division, Kenvue, as a lean, high-margin healthcare powerhouse. Today, the company is [...]
In the two years since its unveiling, AlphaFold 3 (AF3) has fundamentally transformed the landscape of biological research, moving the industry from simple protein folding to a comprehensive "all-atom" understanding of life. Developed by Google DeepMind and its commercial arm, Isomorphic Labs—both subsidiaries of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)—the model has effectively bridged the gap between computational [...]
As the calendar turns to 2026, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ALNY) stands at the threshold of a new era. Once a speculative pioneer in the arcane world of RNA interference (RNAi), the Cambridge-based company has matured into a biopharmaceutical titan with a market capitalization exceeding $50 billion. Today, Alnylam is no longer just a "biotech story"; [...]
MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (NASDAQ: MLTX) shares have experienced a dramatic resurgence this week, climbing over 40% following a pivotal regulatory update that has effectively cleared the path for its lead drug candidate, sonelokimab. The Swiss biotech company announced on January 8, 2026, that a successful Type B meeting with the U.
In a move that signals the end of an era for independent mRNA pioneers, BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) has officially completed its acquisition of longtime rival CureVac N.V. (Nasdaq: CVAC). The finalization of the deal on January 6, 2026, marks the conclusion of a complex multi-stage merger that saw
As of January 8, 2026, the global financial landscape is undergoing a seismic shift driven by President Trump’s latest round of "tariff salvos." These aggressive trade policies, which dominated the legislative and executive agenda throughout 2025, have reached a critical juncture. While the administration frames these duties as essential
The biotechnology sector, long frozen in a capital-starved "biology winter," is showing definitive signs of a seasonal shift. On January 7, 2026, the industry witnessed a significant injection of capital as two prominent players, Monte Rosa Therapeutics (NASDAQ: GLUE) and Genelux Corporation (NASDAQ: GNLX), launched public offerings. These moves signal
Monte Rosa Therapeutics reported positive interim Phase 1 data for MRT-8102, showing significant anti-inflammatory effects in patients with elevated cardiovascular risk.
Move comes in response to a presidential memorandum issued by President Donald Trump in December, aimed at aligning U.S. vaccination practices with other developed nations.
In a move that has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of the pharmaceutical industry, Isomorphic Labs—the London-based drug discovery arm of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL)—has solidified its position at the forefront of the AI revolution. Through landmark strategic partnerships with Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) and Novartis (NYSE: NVS) valued at nearly $3 billion, the [...]
The landscape of biological science underwent a seismic shift in November 2024, when Google DeepMind, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL), officially released the source code and model weights for AlphaFold 3. This decision was more than a mere software update; it was a high-stakes pivot that ended months of intense scientific debate and [...]
