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Pharma and Biotech Daily: Pfizer's $6 Billion Bet, CRISPR Baby Success, and Bio-Rad's Antibody Discovery Platform


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Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world. Pfizer has made a $6 billion bet on acquiring 3SBio's PD-1/VEGF antibody, despite being a late entrant to the space. This deal comes after Pfizer's partnership with Summit Therapeutics, causing some confusion about the pharma company's overall strategy. Meanwhile, the success of a CRISPR baby has highlighted the lack of FDA-approved treatments for the 15 million children with rare diseases. Most rare conditions do not even have a treatment pipeline. Bio-Rad is redefining antibody discovery through their Pioneer™ Antibody Discovery Platform, which accelerates programs and identifies clinical-quality candidates with industry-leading timelines. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary has expressed support for psychedelic therapies for neuropsychiatric conditions, noting significant benefits for patients. The most favored nation executive order issued by Trump may face legal challenges and unintended consequences for the healthcare sector and patient access. Overall, these developments in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries highlight ongoing challenges and opportunities in drug development and treatment for rare diseases.
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