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Analysts hail Akero's midphase NASH data as best in class

Akero Therapeutics has shared more results from a phase 2a trial of its nonalcoholic steatohepatitis prospect efruxifermin. The trial found half of biopsied participants experienced a one-stage or greater improvement in fibrosis, prompting Jefferies analysts to hail the data as best in class and sending Akero’s share price soaring.

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Pfizer, BioNTech coronavirus vaccine candidate gins up antibodies in early trial

With the eyes of the world turned on the global COVID-19 vaccine race, Pfizer and its partner BioNTech have posted early positive data from one of their four candidates. With the results and others yet to come, the partners are prepping for a late-stage trial that could begin as early as this month. 

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More than two-thirds of trials hit by COVID-19 enrollment halts, with midstage tests the worst affected

Nearly 200 companies have stopped or delayed their trials over the pandemic, and life science analytics firm GlobalData has dug into the data and found the main culprit has been suspended enrollment.

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2 months after launch, QurAlis nabs early ALS compounds from Eli Lilly

In May, startup QurAlis got a $42 million series A toward targeting the genetic causes of two rare diseases: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and genetically related frontotemporal dementia.

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Sumitomo merges U.S. biotechs to create oncology division

Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma has merged Tolero Pharmaceuticals and Boston Biomedical to form an oncology division with sites in Massachusetts and Utah. The U.S. unit, Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Oncology Inc., will work with Sumitomo sites in Japan to advance a pipeline of cancer prospects.

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Amylyx Pharmaceuticals nabs $30M for ALS, Alzheimer's work

After posting positive data that showed it could help slow down the degenerative ALS disease, Amylyx has been given a $30 million boost.

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Evidation nets $45M to expand from virtual research into virtual treatment

Evidation Health has secured $45 million to further expand its direct-to-person, virtual research platform, which already spans nearly 4 million participants. This includes plans to begin offering digital interventions and treatments.

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