Merck KGaA has announced an $11.3 billion agreement to acquire U.S.-based Bio-Techne, marking the German pharmaceutical giant’s largest acquisition since 2014. The deal, which offers $73 per share—a 24% premium over the closing price on Wednesday—is designed to bolster Merck’s life sciences division by integrating Bio-Techne’s extensive portfolio of research reagents, proteins, and analytical instruments … Read more
The New Era of Obesity Treatment: France’s Pivot Toward Reimbursement The landscape of weight-loss management is shifting beneath our feet. As France prepares to offer state-backed reimbursement for high-profile injectable medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro, the medical community is bracing for a massive shift in how society approaches metabolic health. View this post on Instagram … Read more
The Great Botanical Migration: Why Familiar Landscapes Are About to Change Forever Look out your window. The trees, shrubs, and wildflowers that define your local landscape aren’t just scenery—they are the foundation of your regional ecosystem. But according to a massive new study analyzing over 67,000 vascular plant species, those familiar vistas are on the … Read more