Biotech & Gene Therapy News

Biotechnology Expands in Southern California

From MiniMed’s IPO to Amgen’s $600M hub, see why SoCal is dominating biotech. Read how these moves are reshaping life sciences in 2026.

UCB acquires Neurona Therapeutics for USD1.15B to secure epilepsy cell therapy

The therapy, known as NRTX-1001, uses pluripotent stem cells engineered to regulate brain activity and repair damaged neural networks.

‘The Oscar of science’ awarded to scientists behind genetic treatment that restores lost vision win

Breakthrough prize in Life Sciences awarded to team who developed Luxturna therapy, which helped a patient see their child’s face for the first time A married couple who met over a dissected brain and went on to create the first approved gene therapy for blindness have been awarded one of the most lucrative prizes in science. Molecular...

Word of the Week: Slopaganda — the AI-generated visuals of Trump and Iran flooding the internet

As the war between Iran and the US continues, it’s hard not to have come across the many videos on social media poking fun at the US president. What about Donald Trump’s now-deleted image of him in a Jesus-like avatar? All of this is slopaganda — propaganda material which is created with the use of artificial intelligence

Executive order on psychedelic therapy offers new hope for veterans battling PTSD

President Trump's executive order on investigational psychedelic therapies for veterans may mark a turning point in mental health treatment.

Philly scientists win 2026 Breakthrough Prize for developing gene therapy for blindness

Luxturna was the first FDA-approved gene therapy for a disease caused by mutations in a specific gene. It helped establish Philadelphia as a biotech hub.

Best Biotech Stocks To Consider – April 18th

Danaher, Moderna, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, United Therapeutics, Medpace, argenex, and Flag Ship Acquisition are the seven Biotech stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat’s stock screener tool. Biotech stocks are shares of publicly traded companies that research, develop, and commercialize biological products and technologies — including...

Amer Sports (NYSE:AS) General Counsel Jutta Karlsson Sells 662 Shares

Amer Sports, Inc. (NYSE:AS – Get Free Report) General Counsel Jutta Karlsson sold 662 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $36.26, for a total value of $24,004.12. Following the completion of the sale, the general counsel owned 11,791 shares in [...]

Oncology Therapy Market to Reach USD 450.56 Billion by 2033 at 10.6% CAGR; North America Leads with 40% Share - Key Players: F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., Merck & Co., Inc., Novartis AG, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.

The global oncology therapy market reached approximately USD 212.19 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach around USD 450.56 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 10.6% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2033. The market is

Mangaluru: Graduation ceremony for medical, allied health & physiotherapy held at Father Muller

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru Mangaluru, Apr 18: The 22nd Graduation Day of Father Muller Medical College (FMMC), the 29th Graduation Day of....

Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA) backs Africa’s next generation of digital businesses at Converge Africa 2026

MSMEs are the backbone of South Africa’s economy, contributing over 60% of employment and a significant share of GDP, yet many still face barriers to market access, funding, and digital integration. As Africa’s digital economy continues its rapid expansion, the next phase of growth will be driven not only by large enterprises, but by the scale,...

Analyzing Sparta Commercial Services (OTCMKTS:SRCO) and Greenidge Generation (NASDAQ:GREE)

Greenidge Generation (NASDAQ:GREE – Get Free Report) and Sparta Commercial Services (OTCMKTS:SRCO – Get Free Report) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, dividends and...

AI-generated porn images found on basketball coach's device

The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of a basketball coach on multiple charges of sex crimes against children.

Google's Gemini is now generating AI images tailored to your personal data

The feature uses connected Google apps and labeled Photos to create images without detailed prompts, and is rolling out to paid U.S. subscribers

Dual-Engine Growth Strategy Unleashed Targeting a $9.1B Market and the Exploding AI Biotech Revolution: KALA BIO (N A S D A Q: KALA)

Smile Generation Brings the Mouth-Body Connection to National TV on Health Uncensored with Dr. Drew

Multi-segment series highlights how oral health connects to overall health and why connected care matters HENDERSON, NEV , April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Smile Generation ® will be featured in a multi-segment series on Health Uncensored with Dr. Drew , bringing national attention to the growing understanding of the Mouth-Body Connection ® and...