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GSK to Acquire Nuvalent for $10.6B
GlaxoSmithKline announced a $10.6 billion acquisition of Cambridge‑based cancer biotech Nuvalent, marking its biggest deal in years as it bolsters its oncology pipeline amid a wave of pharma acquisiti
Scientists found a new Alzheimer’s trigger and a drug that stops it
ETH Zurich researchers identified clumps of inactive GRK2 protein as a new Alzheimer's trigger and developed an experimental compound that blocked the process in mice, reducing nerve cell loss and amy
Study: Out-of-Africa Migration Was Not One Event
A new study argues the canonical out-of-Africa migration was not a single dramatic event around 60,000 years ago but a prolonged process of small, scattered dispersals over tens of thousands of years
Muscle growth drug ‘could reduce loss of lean tissue’ when using slimming jabs
A trial published in Nature Medicine found that apitegromab, a muscle-growth monoclonal antibody, reduced lean body mass loss by 55% relative to placebo when taken alongside tirzepatide, though expert
UnitedHealthcare Cuts Lactation Counseling Payments
UnitedHealthcare is scaling back reimbursements for lactation counseling, drawing sharp pushback from the clinicians who provide those services and spotlighting another flashpoint between providers an
STAT+: J&J spends $1 billion to enter KRAS race for cancer treatments
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to acquire biotech Firefly Bio for $1 billion, marking a major push into the fast‑growing KRAS inhibitor arena after recent breakthrough data.
Tango, Revolution Pancreatic Cancer Drug Combo Shows
An early-stage trial shows a combination of Tango Therapeutics' and Revolution Medicines' experimental drugs led to durable responses in most pancreatic cancer patients treated.
OIST discovers acetylcholine drives habit change after
Scientists at OIST have identified acetylcholine as the brain chemical that drives behavioral change after disappointment, revealing how the brain signals the need to abandon outdated habits.
Light Pulses Trigger Deep-Sleep Activity in Awake Mice
Researchers used light pulses to trigger slow-wave brain activity in awake mice, replicating key deep-sleep effects like synaptic pruning and raising the prospect of gaining sleep's benefits without a
Agnikul flies rocket with 3D-printed single-piece engine
Chennai-based Agnikul Cosmos launched the world's first rocket powered by a single-piece 3D-printed semi-cryogenic engine, marking a milestone in India's emerging private space sector and earning reco
Rare black‑headed gull spotted in Geraldton after storm
A lone black‑headed gull, normally a Europe‑Asia migrant, was spotted far south in Geraldton, WA after a severe storm, sparking a surge of birdwatchers and highlighting the impact of extreme weather o
Opinion: American horses are obese, too
A peer‑reviewed prevalence study shows that 51 % of mature light‑breed horses in the United States are obese, a rate higher than Britain and nearly double that of Australia or Denmark. The obesity is
Gene Therapy Cures Stalled by Financing Gap
Gene therapies that cure diseases like sickle cell cost $2 million or more, but U.S. health financing models are not equipped to pay for such high-upfront, long-term-value treatments, limiting patient
Mass General clinic saves limbs by treating unhoused
A Massachusetts General Hospital clinic meets unhoused patients where they are, providing integrated vascular care to prevent amputations and save limbs through a novel, mobile-first model.
Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs
A new study suggests that not all fruits and vegetables provide equal heart benefits, emphasizing specific flavanol-rich foods like blueberries, plums, and green tea for optimal cardiovascular health.
UK Courts Still Tell Jurors to Judge Lies by Body Language
A UCL lecturer argues UK courts wrongly direct jurors to judge witnesses by body language and demeanour, when linguistic cues — such as self-corrections from 'I' to 'we' and a lack of sensory detail —
Roche Pays $700M Upfront in $2.3B Nurix Deal
Roche has struck a $2.3 billion agreement with Nurix Therapeutics to co‑develop a pill for blood cancers, multiple sclerosis and hives. The deal includes a $700 million upfront payment for Nurix’s lat
Veg Nitrate Lowers Dementia Risk, Water Nitrate Raises
A 27‑year Danish cohort study of 54,000 adults found that nitrate from vegetables lowers dementia risk, while nitrate from red/processed meat and drinking water raises it, prompting calls to reassess
Finerenone Cuts Kidney Failure Risk in Non-Diabetic
A major new study reveals the kidney drug finerenone slows disease progression and reduces heart risks in non-diabetic patients, vastly expanding its potential use beyond current guidelines.
Powerful earthquake hits Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts across Asia
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Mindanao in the Philippines, causing building collapses and extensive damage in General Santos City. Tsunami warnings were issued for the Philippines and neighbor
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