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Merck and Moderna’s mRNA cancer vaccine, an expected nominee to lead the FDA, and more biotech news from The Readout Adobe Elaine’s stories explore the boom in new obesity treatments, new drug payment models, the ways companies are affected by FDA changes, and the emerging psychedelics drug sector. She co-writes The Readout newsletter, and co-hosts STAT’s weekly biotech podcast, The Readout Loud. You can reach Elaine on Signal at elaineywchen.70. Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Good morning. We’re sending the newsletter a bit early today since we’ve got some breaking news for you — plus a new FDA commissioner nominee. Merck and Moderna’s mRNA cancer vaccine succeeds in late-stage trial Scientists have long hoped that personalized mRNA cancer vaccines could be the next big breakthrough in oncology treatment. Today, Merck and Moderna said they had shown in a randomized late-stage trial for the first time that such a drug can work. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts. Already have an account? Log in View All Plans To read the rest of this story subscribe to STAT+. Subscribe National Biotech Reporter Elaine’s stories explore the boom in new obesity treatments, new drug payment models, the ways companies are affected by FDA changes, and the emerging psychedelics drug sector. She co-writes The Readout newsletter, and co-hosts STAT’s weekly biotech podcast, The Readout Loud. You can reach Elaine on Signal at elaineywchen.70.