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This year, as in past years, we’ve found inspiring stories and innovative research. All are blazing new trails as they attempt to answer some of the biggest questions in science and medicine. Meet the 2026 #STATWunderkinds! statnews.com/wunderkinds/

Meet the 2026 STAT Wunderkinds

This year, as in past years, we've found inspiring stories and innovative research. All are blazing new trails as they attempt to answer some of the

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I spoke with Moderna $MRNA CEO Stéphane Bancel about intismeran and what's next for the cancer vaccine and the biotech he runs. "We know the clinical impact in the Phase 3 study is real and big, so we need to go and be aggressive. We need to explore the biology. There will be some risk, because it’s not going to work everywhere." Read the Q&A: statnews.com/2026/10/26/mode… #ESMO26

Moderna CEO on what’s next after success in cancer vaccine

Moderna's CEO Stéphane Bancel on what's next after the recent success in cancer vaccine, and how that impacts the company's business strategy.

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For the first time, a human has been infected with the Shamonda virus, according to French officials. The World Health Organization says broader transmission is unlikely. trib.al/sJiQQss

A virus that afflicts cows makes the jump to a human

For the first time, a human has been infected with the Shamonda virus, according to French officials. The World Health Organization says broader transmission is unlikely.

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“We shouldn't confuse illness and the hardships that come with living,” writes family nurse practitioner Kirsten Balin. trib.al/UpGms3U

How bad is healthy supposed to feel?

“We shouldn't confuse illness and the hardships that come with living,” writes family nurse practitioner Kirsten Balin.

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“What we don’t know is whether people are disconnecting from one another, gradually, over months of interacting with chatbots,” researchers write. trib.al/rU5iKnd

Could long-term AI use lead to isolation? We need to find out — but researchers need better access...

“What we don’t know is whether people are disconnecting from one another, gradually, over months of interacting with chatbots,” researchers write.

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New guidance is intended to help girls and women — and their doctors — recognize four distinct phases in heart health. trib.al/OG4a4MQ

The 4 stages of women’s heart health: Experts present new framework

New guidance is intended to help girls and women — and their doctors — recognize four distinct phases in heart health.

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The center will study the long-term impact of infections, in addition to RFK Jr.'s focus on vaccines. trib.al/J0aEERU

NIH’s new vaccine injury center has broad goals beyond RFK Jr.’s focus on shots

The center will study the long-term impact of infections, in addition to RFK Jr.'s focus on vaccines.

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Moderna's CEO Stéphane Bancel on what's next after the recent success in cancer vaccine, and how that impacts the company's business strategy. trib.al/fn9nyhn

Moderna CEO on what’s next after success in cancer vaccine

Moderna's CEO Stéphane Bancel on what's next after the recent success in cancer vaccine, and how that impacts the company's business strategy.

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STAT reporters react to the 'emotional' scenes of Elizabeth Holmes in the ‘You Can See Everything’ documentary.

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After a cancer vaccine’s first success, the race is on to expand the impact statnews.com/2026/10/25/mrna…

After a cancer vaccine’s first success, the race is on to expand the impact

After 100 years, there's finally an effective cancer vaccine. Now comes the push to get them to work in more tumor types.

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After a cancer vaccine’s first success, the race is on to expand the impact statnews.com/2026/10/25/mrna…

After a cancer vaccine’s first success, the race is on to expand the impact

After 100 years, there's finally an effective cancer vaccine. Now comes the push to get them to work in more tumor types.

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AstraZeneca has seen major momentum in oncology in recent years. It got a big showcase at Europe's top cancer conference. trib.al/Zu2UXXm

At ESMO, AstraZeneca’s cancer pursuits get a showcase

AstraZeneca has seen major momentum in oncology in recent years. It got a big showcase at Europe's top cancer conference.

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@statnewsOct 25

MADRID — With the first pivotal trial showing a customized mRNA treatment improved outcomes for cancer patients presented here this weekend, the conversation has already turned to how melanoma specialists… trib.al/P7WcLvg

After a cancer vaccine’s first success, the race is on to expand the impact

After 100 years, there's finally an effective cancer vaccine. Now comes the push to get them to work in more tumor types.

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Moderna and Merck's 'presidential' presentation, and other news from Day 2 of the European Society for Medical Oncology meeting in Madrid. trib.al/BVfeUZc

The ESMO presentation everyone's been waiting for

Moderna and Merck's 'presidential' presentation, and other news from Day 2 of the European Society for Medical Oncology meeting in Madrid.

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@statnewsOct 24

“Even if Theranos had a functioning testing machine, the economic model on which is was based would result in failure,” writes a STAT reader. trib.al/sUVV1lK

STAT readers on Elizabeth Holmes, cancer screening, and more

“Even if Theranos had a functioning testing machine, the economic model on which is was based would result in failure,” writes a STAT reader.

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“The goal is not simply to diagnose MS faster. It is to get the diagnosis right,” writes Bruce Bebo. trib.al/sAmwy2u

Christina Applegate puts a face on one of the most consequential challenges in neurology

“The goal is not simply to diagnose MS faster. It is to get the diagnosis right,” writes Bruce Bebo.

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@statnewsOct 23

From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry. trib.al/tLLsZMP

Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings

From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Most new cancer medicines approved by European regulators over a recent four-year period do not offer high clinical benefit, a new analysis finds. trib.al/c8S5NM0

Most cancer drugs approved by European regulators lack a high clinical benefit, analysis finds

Most new cancer medicines approved by European regulators over a recent four-year period do not offer high clinical benefit, a new analysis finds.

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A special episode of "The Readout LOUD" podcast: Remembering Helen Branswell Listen: statnews.com/2026/10/23/read…

Remembering STAT's Helen Branswell

This week on the “The Readout LOUD” podcast, we remember our beloved colleague Helen Branswell, who died last week. We speak with colleagues, family, and public health leaders about her work and her...

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At last week’s #STATSummit, Dana Senaha told the story of her husband’s experience participating in the clinical trial for daraxonrasib. Watch: One family’s story of a life-extending medicine for pancreatic cancer bit.ly/4zVbNnP

One family’s story of a life-extending medicine for pancreatic cancer

Bobby Senaha was among the first patients to use daraxonrasib, a new life-extending drug for pancreatic cancer. His wife shares what those extra months meant to his family.

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The American Diabetes Association has issued two explanations, two reviews and an apology over its June convention. A Friday report adds new twists. trib.al/C2alBV1

Diabetes association says ‘threat’ preceded members’ ejections, but admits policies were unclear

The American Diabetes Association has issued two explanations, two reviews and an apology over its June convention. A Friday report adds new twists.

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