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Eukaryotic Cells Built by Multiple Bacteria and Giant Viruses, Not One
A Nature study reconstructed the genome of Earth's first complex cells, finding they were shaped by waves of gene transfer from Myxococcota, Planctomycetota, and Nucleocytoviricota viruses over millions of years—not a single archaeon-bacterium merger.
GSK Buys Nuvalent for $10.6B to Add Lung Cancer Drugs
GlaxoSmithKline is acquiring the Boston biotech for two ROS1 and ALK inhibitors with FDA decisions due September and November. Both drugs target treatment-resistant tumors.
Pfizer Bets on Obesity Drugs to Replace COVID Cash as Patents Expire
Pfizer is building an obesity pipeline to offset revenue losses from expiring COVID products and declining blockbuster patents. Here's what the company's comeback strategy depends on.
Rivus hires new CEO to push muscle-sparing GLP-1 and MASH drug pipeline
Rivus Pharmaceuticals named Jorge Bartolome as CEO and is advancing a cardiometabolic portfolio including muscle-sparing GLP-1 compounds. The biotech aims to differentiate in a crowded weight-loss market.
China's new biotech pathway keeps drug deals domestic, locks out foreign firms
China introduced a regulatory fast-track for advanced therapies targeting domestic patients. The move may accelerate local innovation but shift licensing deals away from Western companies.
Hexagon Nutrition IPO oversubscribed 54x as nutrition brands court public markets
Hexagon Nutrition's Rs 139-crore IPO drew 1.16 billion share bids against 216 million on offer. Non-institutional investors subscribed 161x. Listing set for June 12.
South Asian women reach menopause 3 years earlier, raising heart attack risk
A 26-country study finds South Asian women face 34% higher premature menopause risk than European women, with earlier onset linked to 27% increased cardiovascular disease risk.
4baseCare raises ₹128 crore to scale cancer genomics labs globally
Infosys-backed precision oncology startup closes funding round to expand genomics testing outside the US and Europe, targeting under-represented populations across India, the Middle East, and Latin America.
India's Medical Test Will Run 2-3 Times Yearly, MPs Urge After Leaks
Parliamentary panel says NEET-UG should shift from once-yearly to multiple sittings to prevent students losing entire academic years after exam cancellations. Officials say proposal is under review.
KGMU submits ₹2.5cr medicine scam probe to state government
King George Medical University has handed over its investigation report on alleged medicine fraud in urology and improper patient referrals in ophthalmology. Here's what the probe found.
Physical therapists: use AI to catch movement errors, not replace your judgment
A 13-year PT veteran explains how computer vision and chatbots can boost patient adherence and reduce clinician bias—if they stay under your control, not the algorithm's.
Healthcare Payers Survey AI Security Gaps Across Operations
MedCity News is collecting data on how insurance payers are deploying AI and protecting sensitive health data. Respondents will shape a report on industry readiness and peer practices.