Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world. ## Bayer has secured a $1.3 billion deal with Kumquat Biosciences for exclusive access to their small-molecule KRAS G12D blocker. Meanwhile, Arrowhead has navigated through the Sarepta storm and experienced a drop in stock prices, despite having no direct ties to Sarepta's issues. In other news, a medical journal stands firm in refusing to retract a vaccine study, HHS has put a freeze on Vaxart's oral COVID-19 vaccine, and GenScript is celebrating a new era of innovation.## Additionally, discussions surround obesity leaders defending their injectable GLP-1 empires, recent layoffs at Merck, and the hurdles faced by oral obesity drugs. Opinion pieces delve into the skepticism towards mRNA technology and the potential repercussions of dismissing the head maha implementor following an mRNA purge. Stay tuned for more updates on upcoming events and job opportunities in the industry.