June 16, 2026
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STAT+ | Human Cell Atlas leader’s tie to 10x Genomics raises conflict-of-interest questions

HCA marks a decade of growth with a new focus on spatial biology, sparking debate over technology choices and possible conflicts of interest.

By Megan Molteni

STAT+ | Verge Labs’ new AI model solves patient stratification problems for neurology clinical trials

The firm rebranded itself as a biology frontier AI operation with emphasis on enrolling patients in trials that fit their underlying illness.

By Brittany Trang

Opinion: Congress must reauthorize the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act

Congress should reauthorize the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act and confirm the ASPR’s assistant secretary.

By W. Craig Vanderwagen and Jennifer B. Alton
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Opinion: I’m an Alzheimer’s specialist. I still missed it in my own father

Right now, we do not diagnose Alzheimer’s disease at its origin. We diagnose its aftermath, expert writes.

By Elizabeth Bevins

The U.S. infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations

There were slightly fewer than 5.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

By Associated Press
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