Clinical Trials

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Scientist in a lab with a vial of Pfizer's berobenatide, symbolizing a breakthrough in obesity treatment with potential for monthly dosing.
Health & Medicine

Pfizer's obesity drug shows potential for monthly dosing

Mid-stage study data reveals Pfizer's experimental obesity drug, berobenatide, could achieve significant weight loss with a groundbreaking monthly dosing schedule, a stark contrast to current weekly o

Aram Sarkisian·June 7, 2026
Abstract representation of retatrutide molecules in a futuristic lab, symbolizing a breakthrough in obesity treatment.
Cosmos & Space

Retatrutide's Triple Hormone Action Aims to Revolutionize Obesity Treatment

Patients on the highest dose of retatrutide lost an average of 28% of their body weight over 80 weeks in the latest study, a result mirroring bariatric surgery, according to the South Florida Reporter

Marcus Cole·June 7, 2026
Holographic molecular models and AI interfaces in a futuristic lab, representing accelerated drug discovery and in silico trials.
Technology & AI

AI Drug Development Surges: In Silico Trials Market Grows Dramatically

Biotech firm Insilico Medicine used artificial intelligence to discover a novel drug candidate for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and advance it to Phase I clinical trials in under 30 months, acc

Aram Sarkisian·June 6, 2026
Bacteriophages, microscopic viruses, actively targeting and neutralizing harmful bacteria in a symbolic representation of phage therapy's potential against antimicrobial resistance.
Health & Medicine

Phage therapy adoption hurdles: Regulatory and clinical challenges.

By 2050, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is projected to cause 10 million deaths worldwide annually.

Marcus Cole·June 4, 2026
Scientists in a futuristic lab analyzing holographic data related to bispecific cancer immunotherapies, symbolizing a breakthrough in oncology research.
Cosmos & Space

BioNTech, Pfizer Share Bispecifics Data at ASCO

BioNTech's BNT142 achieved 7 RECIST 1.

Aram Sarkisian·May 31, 2026
A futuristic laboratory setting with a holographic display showcasing positive patient survival data for a new cancer treatment.
Cosmos & Space

Bristol Myers Squibb shows strong multiple myeloma data

In a significant development for multiple myeloma patients, Bristol Myers Squibb's mezigdomide triplet demonstrated a median progression-free survival of 18 months, more than doubling the 8.

David Grossman·May 30, 2026
Microscopic view of Hepatitis B virus particles being neutralized by a therapeutic agent, symbolizing a functional cure.
Cosmos & Space

Bepirovirsen data shows functional cure in 19% of hepatitis B patients

An experimental hepatitis B treatment achieved a 'functional cure' in nearly 1 in 5 patients during its pivotal Phase 3 studies, a significant stride against a chronic viral infection that afflicts mi

David Grossman·May 28, 2026
Microscopic view of hepatitis B virus being neutralized by Bepirovirsen, symbolizing a functional cure and a new hope for patients.
Cosmos & Space

New drug Bepirovirsen functionally cures hepatitis B in some patients

In two late-stage clinical trials, GSK's experimental drug Bepirovirsen achieved a functional cure for 19% of patients with chronic hepatitis B, a disease that has long resisted effective treatment.

David Grossman·May 28, 2026
A dimly lit laboratory with a microscope, symbolizing the disappointment of a failed Parkinson's drug trial.
Cosmos & Space

Merck Halts Parkinson's Drug Program After Phase 3 Setback

Merck's Parkinson's drug, preladenant, was discontinued in 2026 after Phase 3 trials showed it was no more effective than a placebo.

Aram Sarkisian·May 22, 2026