Indonesian court strikes down patent evergreening provision to protect public health
An Indonesian Constitutional Court ruled last week that a law amendment allowing patent evergreening by drugmakers is unconstitutional.
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STAT podcast hosts discuss FDA nominee and Chinese drug development from Shanghai
STAT biotech reporters and Jason Mast joined a podcast episode from Shanghai to discuss the FDA nomination of Heidi Overton and the impact of China on drug development.
Scientists find shared blueprint in aphid proteins helps AI predict structures
Researchers at the Stowers Institute and University of Pittsburgh discovered a common architectural plan in aphid proteins published Sept. 2, 2026.
NASA astronauts will study blood flow and clotting risks during Crew-13 mission
NASA plans biomedical investigations for its SpaceX Crew-13 crew aboard the International Space Station to assess health effects of spaceflight.
Swiss engineers design new shock absorber for spacecraft launches
Researchers in Switzerland have developed a new vibration-dampening system to protect satellites during rocket launches.
Researchers document daily carbon cycle in Mojave Desert minerals
UC Berkeley scientists published a study on September 23 describing a daily carbon dioxide exchange process found in Mojave Desert soil minerals.
Gut bacteria metabolites extend fruit fly lifespan in Japan study
Researchers in Japan found that polyamines produced by gut bacteria can directly increase the lifespan of fruit flies.
University of Twente develops vertical quantum sensor for nanoscale magnetic imaging
Researchers at the University of Twente have created a vertical quantum sensor that brings a SQUID directly onto a pyramid to image nanoscale magnetic patterns in quantum materials.
PrismML releases tiny language models for Qualcomm smart glasses
PrismML unveiled a version of its small language models designed to run on Qualcomm-powered smart glasses at the Snapdragon Summit on Wednesday.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE review highlights price increase and camera limitations
TechRadar reviewed the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE in the US and UK markets just before summer ended.