Progenics Pharmaceuticals Inc. picked up a worldwide partner for methylnaltrexone (MNTX), its investigational treatment of opioid-induced side effects, signing a deal with Wyeth Pharmaceuticals for up to $416 million. (BioWorld Today)

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BioWorld briefs for Jan 13, 2025.
Today's news in brief
BioWorld MedTech
BioWorld MedTech briefs for Jan. 13, 2026.
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A review of 2025's noteworthy advances in medical research, including GLP-1 receptor agonists as anti-aging drugs, tumor-agnostic therapies and xenotransplants.
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