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Scientist Pleuni Pennings at her office at the University of Montpellier.
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Amid talk of a brain drain, some scientists leave U.S. behind

Dutch postdoc turned U.S. scientist returns to Europe for better research opportunities. Part 8 of 'American Science, Shattered' looks at brain drain.

By Andrew Joseph


STAT+ | The Worst Biopharma CEO of 2025 made decisions with tragic consequences

Ingram has taken on unnecessary risks for Duchenne patients, and hasn't served biotech investors well either.

By Adam Feuerstein


STAT+ | RFK Jr., unconstrained by Congress, presses ahead to reshape health care

Kennedy has seemingly faced few constraints as he focuses on MAHA, restructures his health department, and builds his power.

By Chelsea Cirruzzo



President Trump has pushed drug companies to cut their prices.
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STAT+ | More drugmakers set to sign pricing deals with Trump on Friday

Pharma companies have agreed to lower prices and invest in the U.S. in exchange for avoiding tariffs and benefits like faster drug reviews.

By Daniel Payne


STAT+ | House set to vote on bills to ban gender-affirming care for young people

It's the latest effort by GOP lawmakers and President Trump to restrict care for transgender youth.

By Theresa Gaffney


STAT+ | After revolt from moderate Republicans, House to vote on ACA subsidy extension

The Republicans are concerned that allowing the cost of ACA health insurance plans to soar could harm them politically.

By John Wilkerson


CDC’s controversial new hep B vaccine guidance: everything you need to know

The CDC just rolled back decades-old guidance that newborns should be offered the hepatitis B vaccine at birth.

By Alex Hogan


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