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Novo and Pfizer in Metsera takeover battle

In a surprising move, Novo Nordisk A/S has overbid Pfizer Inc.’s M&A tender for Metsera Inc by US$1.9bn. Metsera develops GLP-1 and amylin-based therapeutics. GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) increases insulin secretion. It suppresses glucagon production. This lowers blood sugar levels. Amylin slows gastric emptying. It increases the feeling of satiety. Long-acting formulation The lead candidate, MET-097i, […]
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Nurses’ Crucial Role in Suicide Prevention: A Review
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Nurses’ Crucial Role in Suicide Prevention: A Review

In an age where mental health awareness is gaining momentum, one crucial aspect has emerged as pivotal in combatting a growing crisis: suicide prevention. A recent comprehensive scoping review conducted by Riedel, Feinauer, Jacob, and their colleagues has examined the multifaceted roles and responsibilities of nurses in suicide prevention efforts. The article, published in BMC […]
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Novartis spends billions in 2025
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Novartis spends billions in 2025

Newsletter Signup – Under Article / In Page “*” indicates required fields The year 2024 was regarded as a reset year with lackluster deal performance in the biopharma industry. This year was predicted to witness a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&As) deals in the sector and in the latter half of the year, the pharma giant Novartis has struck big.  Novartis expanding cardiovascular research Novartis buys Tourmaline […]
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Cystein as specific target for payloads in Tubulis ADC plattform
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Tubulis secures €308m in record-breaking Series C financing  

Munich-based biotech Tubulis has closed a €308m (US$361m) Series C financing round – the largest of its kind for a European biotechnology company at the Series C stage and also the world’s largest financing for a private ADC (antibody–drug conjugate) developer. The round was led by Venrock Healthcare Capital Partners, joined by new investors Wellington […]
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Unraveling Ageing-Parkinson’s Link: PD-AGE Advances
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Unraveling Ageing-Parkinson’s Link: PD-AGE Advances

In the rapidly evolving field of neurodegenerative disease research, Parkinson’s disease (PD) remains a focal point due to its complex interplay with the ageing process. A pioneering initiative led by the PD-AGE network seeks to illuminate this nexus through a groundbreaking study that emphasizes the urgent need for standardisation in in vitro models and experimental […]
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The biggest biotech funding rounds in September 2025
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The biggest biotech funding rounds in September 2025

Newsletter Signup – Under Article / In Page “*” indicates required fields The companies uniQure, Dianthus Therapeutics, and Mineralys Therapeutics bagged the biggest biotech funding rounds overall in September 2025 across private and public funding types. In this article, we break down last month’s private and public fundraising activity, looking at the largest rounds in […]
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New Arabidopsis BIK1 Alleles Confirm Immunity Role

In a groundbreaking study poised to redefine our understanding of plant immunity, researchers have unveiled novel insights into the pivotal roles of the receptor-like cytoplasmic kinases BIK1 and PBL1 in Arabidopsis. These kinases, previously studied primarily through single transfer DNA (T-DNA) insertional mutant alleles, are reaffirmed as central players in the plant’s pattern-triggered immunity (PTI) […]
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Climate Action Costs More in the Global South. Here’s Why. – State of the Planet

Clean energy technologies have become more affordable around the world. Yet for many countries in the Global South, the cost of transitioning to a low-carbon economy remains disproportionately high. But not because the equipment is more expensive: in fact, solar and wind components are often imported at comparable prices around the world, as global manufacturing scale and […]
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New Arabidopsis BIK1 Alleles Confirm Immunity Role

In a groundbreaking study poised to redefine our understanding of plant immunity, researchers have unveiled novel insights into the pivotal roles of the receptor-like cytoplasmic kinases BIK1 and PBL1 in Arabidopsis. These kinases, previously studied primarily through single transfer DNA (T-DNA) insertional mutant alleles, are reaffirmed as central players in the plant’s pattern-triggered immunity (PTI) […]
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Climate Action Costs More in the Global South. Here’s Why. – State of the Planet

Clean energy technologies have become more affordable around the world. Yet for many countries in the Global South, the cost of transitioning to a low-carbon economy remains disproportionately high. But not because the equipment is more expensive: in fact, solar and wind components are often imported at comparable prices around the world, as global manufacturing scale and […]
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