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Top Biotech News (14 Feb 2025)

AbbVie, Pfizer gain FDA OK for novel antibiotic

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The FDA approved Emblaveo, a novel antibiotic from AbbVie and Pfizer, for treating complex intra-abdominal infections. This drug, combining aztreonam and avibactam, targets resistant gram-negative bacteria.

Immune drugmakers Alumis and Acelyrin to merge

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Biotech firms Alumis and Acelyrin announced a merger, combining their drug pipelines and $737M cash reserves. The deal unites three clinical-stage drugs, focusing on autoimmune conditions.

BMS Positions Breyanzi for Another Indication as LOE Woes Mount

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Bristol Myers Squibb reported positive trial results for Breyanzi in treating marginal zone lymphoma. This CAR T cell therapy shows promise as their fifth successful cancer treatment type.

OpenAI’s ‘deep research’ tool: is it useful for scientists?

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OpenAI launched ‘deep research’, a tool that creates detailed, cited reports from web sources. While promising for literature reviews, scientists note it needs fact-checking and can make mistakes, like other AI tools.

Bain Bets Big on Japanese Market With $3.3B Tanabe Buy

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Bain Capital acquired Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma for $3.3 billion, marking a major investment in Japan’s pharmaceutical sector. The deal comes as Japan eases drug approval regulations for international companies.

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