Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced the completion of the Verona Pharma plc (Nasdaq: VRNA) (“Verona Pharma”) acquisition. Verona Pharma is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Merck and the American Depositary Shares (ADS) of Verona Pharma will no longer be listed or traded on the Nasdaq Global Market.

Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for the Panther Fusion® Gastrointestinal (GI) Bacterial and Expanded Bacterial Assays. The company also announced that the assays obtained CE marking in the European Union in accordance with In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR). These highly sensitive molecular tests are designed to rapidly detect the most common bacterial pathogens responsible for infectious gastroenteritis.

Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its Guardant360® CDx as a companion diagnostic to identify advanced breast cancer patients with ESR1 mutations who may benefit from Eli Lilly and Company’s Inluriyo (imlunestrant). Guardant360 CDx was approved in conjunction with Inluriyo for the treatment of adults with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2–), ESR1-mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer whose disease progressed after at least one line of endocrine therapy (ET).

Biolinq Incorporated, a pioneering developer of precision multi-analyte biosensors to improve metabolic health, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted De Novo Classification for its lead product, Biolinq Shine™. With this classification, Biolinq has a clear path forward to scale a new generation of wearable sensors designed for comfort, simplicity, and global reach.

Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ: TEM), a technology company leading the adoption of AI to advance precision medicine and patient care, today announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its RNA-based Tempus xR IVD device. xR IVD will be offered as a life sciences tool to support drug development programs.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued finalized guidance on Monday outlining the criteria for authorizing emergency use of unapproved in vitro diagnostic tests (IVDs) during future public health emergencies.

The Food and Drug Administration has rescinded its final rule on laboratory developed tests, formally ending a decades-long effort to expand oversight of the lab industry.

Biocartis Group of Companies (“Biocartis”), an innovative molecular diagnostics company, is pleased to announce that its Idylla™ CDx MSI Test developed in partnership with Bristol Myers Squibb, has received the first-ever Premarket Approval (PMA) from the FDA for a cartridge-based, fully automated, “sample-to-result” companion diagnostic test.

AliveDx said Tuesday that it has registered its multiplex immunoassay analyzer for autoimmune disease and allergy testing with the US Food and Drug Administration as a Class II device that is exempt from premarket authorization requirements.

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Device Designation for the company's Haystack MRD® test for identifying MRD-positive patients with stage II colorectal cancer following curative-intent surgical treatment who may benefit from adjuvant therapy in accordance with therapeutic product labeling.