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New Nasal Vaccines, Korro Stock Dips, J&J and Merck Acquisitions, and Dyno GATC
Episode 39
Thursday, 20 November, 2025
Nasal vaccines show new promise for human papillomavirus (HPV) to address cervical cancer and whooping cough. In business news, Korro's stock craters 81% as AATD interim Phase I/II results miss expectations. Additionally, Johnson & Johnson acquires Halda to expand their cancer pipeline while Merck acquires Cidara to boost antivirals. Lastly, the inaugural Genetic Agency Technology Conference (GATC) hosted by Dyno Therapeutics brought together a diverse group of researchers, entrepreneurs, and patient advocates to discuss the mission of genetic agency, or an individual’s ability to take action at the genetic level to live a healthier life. Join GEN editors Corinna Singleman, PhD, Alex Philippidis, Fay Lin, PhD, and Uduak Thomas for a discussion of the latest biotech and biopharma news. Listed below are links to the GEN stories referenced in this episode of Touching Base: Cervical Cancer May Be Treatable with Intranasal Nanogel Vaccine GEN, November 15, 2025Novel Nasal Spray Vaccine for Pertussis Shows Promise By Corinna Singleman, PhD, GEN, November 12, 2025 StockWatch: Korro Craters 81% on Data; Patient Death Sours Analysts on Intellia By Alex Philippidis, GENEdge, November 16, 2025J&J Expands Cancer Pipeline with $3B Halda Acquisition By Alex Philippidis, GENEdge, November 18, 2025Merck to Acquire Cidara for $9.2B, Bolstering Antiviral Pipeline By Alex Philippidis, GEN, November 15, 2025 AI Meets Genetic Agency at Dyno GATC 2025By Fay Lin, PhD, GENEdge, November 14, 2025Genetic Agency on Display at GATC 2025By Kevin Davies, PhD, and Fay Lin, PhD, GEN, November 13, 2025Dyno GATC Announces AI Agents, Muscle Capsid, and Manufacturing PartnerBy Fay Lin, PhD, GEN Edge, November 11, 2025 Touching Base Podcast Hosted by Corinna Singleman, PhD Behind the Breakthroughs Hosted by Jonathan D. Grinstein, PhD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
