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Tenaya wins FDA RMAT designation for ARVC gene therapy TN-401

Tenaya Therapeutics has secured RMAT designation for TN-401, its AAV9-based gene therapy for PKP2-associated ARVC, backed by Phase 1b/2 interim data.
Tenaya Therapeutics has secured RMAT designation for TN-401, its AAV9-based gene therapy for PKP2-associated ARVC, backed by Phase 1b/2 interim data.
Genomics
Diagnostics
Regulatory Science

NAD recommends Nucleus Genomics modify embryo screening ad claims

The US ad watchdog ruled that Nucleus IVF+ marketing overstated accuracy for disease risk, height, IQ and eye colour; Nucleus will appeal.
The US ad watchdog ruled that Nucleus IVF+ marketing overstated accuracy for disease risk, height, IQ and eye colour; Nucleus will appeal.
Pharmaceuticals
Genomics
Regulatory Science

CAMP4 Therapeutics wins MHRA nod for CMP-002 SYNGAP1 Phase 1/2 trial

CAMP4 Therapeutics has secured MHRA authorisation to include UK sites in its global Phase 1/2 study of CMP-002, an ASO targeting SYNGAP1-related
CAMP4 Therapeutics has secured MHRA authorisation to include UK sites in its global Phase 1/2 study of CMP-002, an ASO targeting SYNGAP1-related
Diagnostics
Genomics
Regulatory Science

Bionano Labs OGM test in line for Medicare coverage under proposed LCD

MolDX has issued a proposed LCD that could establish Medicare coverage for optical genome mapping in hematologic malignancy workups.
MolDX has issued a proposed LCD that could establish Medicare coverage for optical genome mapping in hematologic malignancy workups.
Cell & Gene Therapy
Genomics
Pharmaceuticals

Opus Genetics reports positive Phase 1/2 OPGx-BEST1 data

All five Cohort 1 participants showed clinically meaningful visual improvement, and the FDA has aligned on a potential pivotal endpoint for the rare retinal disease
All five Cohort 1 participants showed clinically meaningful visual improvement, and the FDA has aligned on a potential pivotal endpoint for the rare retinal disease
Genomics

OCEARCH genomics study finds sibling pairs among white sharks

A landmark DNA study of Western North Atlantic white sharks has identified three full sibling pairs and seven likely half-sibling pairs, challenging the species'
A landmark DNA study of Western North Atlantic white sharks has identified three full sibling pairs and seven likely half-sibling pairs, challenging the species'
Pharmaceuticals
Genomics

Oryzon wins US patent allowance for iadademstat-gilteritinib AML combo

The USPTO notice covers LSD1 inhibitor combinations for myeloid cancers, with protection expected to run to 2042 pending formal grant.
The USPTO notice covers LSD1 inhibitor combinations for myeloid cancers, with protection expected to run to 2042 pending formal grant.
Pharmaceuticals
Genomics
Diagnostics

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals completes Alkeus buy, adds Stargardt drug

Tarsus gains worldwide rights to Phase 3 oral candidate ALK-001 for Stargardt disease, a blinding inherited retinal condition with no approved therapy.
Tarsus gains worldwide rights to Phase 3 oral candidate ALK-001 for Stargardt disease, a blinding inherited retinal condition with no approved therapy.
Diagnostics
Genomics

Kala Bio signs exclusive US deal for Virotek eye genetics tests

Kala Bio will be the sole US distributor of Virotek's ophthalmology genomic testing programme under a one-year deal effective 4 September 2026.
Kala Bio will be the sole US distributor of Virotek's ophthalmology genomic testing programme under a one-year deal effective 4 September 2026.
Pharmaceuticals
Genomics

Stoke and Biogen present 4-year zorevunersen data at EEC

Four-year open-label extension data showed durable seizure reductions and cognitive gains in Dravet syndrome; Phase 3 readout is expected in Q3 2027.
Four-year open-label extension data showed durable seizure reductions and cognitive gains in Dravet syndrome; Phase 3 readout is expected in Q3 2027.
Pharmaceuticals
Genomics

Ultragenyx Phase 3 Aspire trial fails in Angelman syndrome

Ultragenyx's apazunersen missed both its primary and key secondary endpoints in the Phase 3 Aspire study, leaving Angelman syndrome without an approved treatment.
Ultragenyx's apazunersen missed both its primary and key secondary endpoints in the Phase 3 Aspire study, leaving Angelman syndrome without an approved treatment.
Cell & Gene Therapy
Biologics
Genomics

Scribe Therapeutics IPO raises $155m as STX-1150 enters clinic

The Alameda-based CRISPR company began a Phase 1 trial of its epigenetic LDL-C therapy and secured $25m in non-dilutive CIRM grants alongside
The Alameda-based CRISPR company began a Phase 1 trial of its epigenetic LDL-C therapy and secured $25m in non-dilutive CIRM grants alongside
Diagnostics
Genomics
Pharmaceuticals

Kala Bio signs LOI to distribute Virotek ophthalmic genetic tests

Kala Bio will market Virotek's CLIA-registered ophthalmology genetic screening programme across U.S. eye care practices, targeting a definitive deal within 30 days.
Kala Bio will market Virotek's CLIA-registered ophthalmology genetic screening programme across U.S. eye care practices, targeting a definitive deal within 30 days.
Genomics

Medicus Pharma wins UAE IND nod for genomics-guided endometriosis trial

Medicus Pharma has received UAE DOH authorisation to begin PRECISION-E2, a Phase 2a genomics-integrated study of Teverelix in 84 women with endometriosis.
Medicus Pharma has received UAE DOH authorisation to begin PRECISION-E2, a Phase 2a genomics-integrated study of Teverelix in 84 women with endometriosis.
Diagnostics
Genomics

BioNexus advances VitaGuard MRD rollout across Southeast Asia

BioNexus Gene Lab Corp. is targeting 2026 deployment of its VitaGuard liquid-biopsy platform in Malaysia and Singapore after a technical visit to its Chinese
BioNexus Gene Lab Corp. is targeting 2026 deployment of its VitaGuard liquid-biopsy platform in Malaysia and Singapore after a technical visit to its Chinese
Diagnostics
Genomics

DiamiR and AlzLabs join forces on Alzheimer's biomarker study

DiamiR Biosciences and AlzLabs will combine protein and microRNA blood biomarkers to improve early detection of Alzheimer's disease.
DiamiR Biosciences and AlzLabs will combine protein and microRNA blood biomarkers to improve early detection of Alzheimer's disease.
Genomics

Oryzon Genomics raises €12m and secures €25m COFIDES commitment

The Barcelona epigenetics biotech priced 4.4 million new shares at €2.70 each and secured a €25m anchor commitment from Spain's Social Impact
The Barcelona epigenetics biotech priced 4.4 million new shares at €2.70 each and secured a €25m anchor commitment from Spain's Social Impact
Diagnostics
Genomics

Myriad Genetics Prolaris meta-analysis backs prostate cancer staging

A pooled analysis of 8,478 patients shows Myriad's Prolaris Biopsy Test adds prognostic value beyond standard clinical risk tools in localised prostate cancer.
A pooled analysis of 8,478 patients shows Myriad's Prolaris Biopsy Test adds prognostic value beyond standard clinical risk tools in localised prostate cancer.
Genomics

Roche divarasib beats first-gen KRAS G12C drugs in Phase III NSCLC trial

Roche's Krascendo 1 study showed divarasib improved both progression-free and overall survival versus sotorasib or adagrasib in previously treated KRAS G12C lung cancer
Roche's Krascendo 1 study showed divarasib improved both progression-free and overall survival versus sotorasib or adagrasib in previously treated KRAS G12C lung cancer
Diagnostics
Genomics
Regulatory Science

Mdxhealth GPS-ProMPT study published in European Urology Oncology

The peer-reviewed Oxford study of 409 men over six years underpins the GPS-ProtecT randomised controlled trial of mdxhealth's 17-gene prostate assay.
The peer-reviewed Oxford study of 409 men over six years underpins the GPS-ProtecT randomised controlled trial of mdxhealth's 17-gene prostate assay.
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