FDA Approves First SMA Drug That Targets Muscle Loss, Not Just Nerves
The FDA approved Scholar Rock’s Isembyld, the first SMA therapy aimed at muscle wasting in patients already on nerve-targeted treatment.
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Biogen Beats Q2 Estimates as Newer Drugs Drive Growth
Biogen reports $2.74B Q2 revenue, up 3% and beating estimates. Growth products surge 24%, rare-disease drugs rise 11%.
Biogen’s Tau Drug Diranersen Shows Promise in Phase 2 but Misses Primary Endpoint
Despite missing the primary endpoint, the drug advances to Phase 3 in 2027 with a favorable safety profile.
FDA Approves First At-Home Starting Dose for Leqembi Alzheimer’s Treatment
RBC keeps Outperform at $242, Truist upgrades to Buy ($235 target).
Biogen Acquires RayThera for Up to $1 Billion to Expand Immunology Pipeline
The deal adds multiple early-stage small-molecule immunology assets to Biogen’s pipeline, with the lead candidate entering Phase 1 in Q3 2026.
Biogen’s Salanersen Wins FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Biogen’s new SMA drug Salanersen shows strong early results, helping kids move better. FDA fast-tracks it with Breakthrough status.