Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart condition where the formation of the connection between the atrial chambers is defective, thus allowing left-to-right shunting and the consequent risk of atrial fibrillation, stroke and heart failure, among others.

Flagship Pioneering Inc. and Profound Therapeutics Inc., a Flagship-founded company, have announced a collaboration to conduct foundational research to identify potential next-generation first-in-class therapies for the treatment of obesity.

Septerna Inc. scientists have reported proof-of-concept data on a novel oral small-molecule thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR) antagonist, SP-1351, with potential for the treatment of Graves’ disease (GD), including ophthalmic manifestations.

Kevirx Inc. has been awarded nearly $2 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)’s peer-reviewed medical research program.

Evotec SE has announced scientific progress within its neuroscience collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb Co., with a target-based program now advancing into late preclinical development. This milestone triggers a research payment of $20 million to Evotec.

The therapeutic response of approved KRAS inhibitors is not always durable and patients develop resistance frequently. To enhance this durability, the search for KRAS inhibitors in combination with drugs that target downstream or upstream components of RAS is crucial.