July 28, 2026
White House science adviser Michael Kratsios testifies before the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee at a January hearing.
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STAT+ | White House offers its science blueprint: More AI, less life sciences

Report by Trump science adviser Michael Kratsios, called 'Science: A New Golden Age,' prioritizes industry over academia.

By Anil Oza


FDA advisory panel narrowly rejects compounding of one peptide, backs two others

The votes bring health secretary RFK Jr. one step closer to his mission of making these unapproved compounds more available for Americans.

By Lizzy Lawrence and Sarah Todd


STAT+ | HIV resurgence is feared as global funding to combat the disease falls 18%

UNAIDS, a U.N. agency, reported that international financing to combat HIV suffered a “profound shock” last year, noting a decline in U.S. support.

By Ed Silverman



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STAT+ | From ‘lost cause’ to gold rush: Biotechs swarm to cure AATD 

Biotech companies race to cure alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, AATD, fueling patent disputes, startup defections, arbitration, and a U.S.-China rivalry.

By Jason Mast


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