August 11, 2026
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STAT+ | The promise of radiopharmaceuticals smacks into safety concerns

Radiopharmaceuticals have grabbed the drug industry’s attention, but in clinical trials, developers are seeing the problems with isotopes.

By Allison DeAngelis


STAT+ | In surprise decision, FDA rejects radiopharma therapy expected to rival Novartis treatment

ITM Isotope Technologies Munich said the agency cited manufacturing issues in its letter rejecting the radiopharmaceutical treatment.

By Allison DeAngelis


STAT+ | FDA panel to weigh Grail’s Galleri test

Today's biotech news includes China reining in its biotech engine, radiopharma meeting unexpected hurdles, and more

By Meghana Keshavan



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STAT+ | Silence Therapeutics aims at Takeda with new data in rare blood cancer

Silence's polycythemia vera drug, called divesiran, could compete with a Takeda drug nearing approval called rusfertide.

By Jason Mast


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