Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world.Regeneron has acquired ownership of 23andme for $256 million, promising to comply with consumer privacy policies. Makary's proposed rare disease pathway has sparked hope but raised questions among experts. At the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy meeting, the first personalized in vivo CRISPR therapy was reported. The FDA has cleared the first Alzheimer's blood test, potentially boosting uptake of Alzheimer's disease therapies. Bio-Rad's new Center for Excellence is redefining antibody discovery with their Pioneer Antibody Discovery Platform. FDA regulations are unlikely to save money for the industry, and Applied Therapeutics' rare disease treatment has failed in late-stage trials. The memory gap in forgotten diseases is making a dangerous comeback, and Novo CEO's sudden exit has raised concerns among analysts.FDA Commissioner Marty Makary's proposal for a 'conditional approval' pathway for rare diseases has sparked hope among biopharma companies, but experts are raising concerns about safety, access, and liability due to a lack of details. The FDA and NIH are accelerating the shift away from animal research, which has raised questions about safety and implementation. Meanwhile, FDA cuts have led to chaos in planning for upcoming advisory committee meetings. The Trump administration's efforts to slash regulations may not necessarily benefit the industry as anticipated. Sarepta is seeking to strengthen its case for Elevidys with data in older kids, while other companies such as Incyte and Lilly are making progress with their drug approvals. Overall, the biopharma industry is facing challenges and uncertainties in navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.

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