Federal Circuit’s rulings on subject matter patent eligibility have fractured the court, the US government says in advising the high court to review American Axle v. Neapco to provide clarity. BIO, former PTO director Kappos and Sen. Tillis also urge Supreme Court to hear the case.

Decentralized trials are way to help displaced Ukrainians remain in studies and could encourage greater participation from individuals in other countries, those overseeing sites in Ukraine say.

CDC advisory committee recommends Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine booster, but one member votes ‘no,’ citing concern that only 29% of children ages 5 to 11 have received the primary two-dose series and arguing the focus should be on additional vaccinations, not additional doses.

House Energy & Commerce Committee adds Give Kids a Chance Act to user fee reauthorization package during markup. Bill was modified to exclude provision giving the FDA authority to require preclinical studies.

Democrats gain majority on Federal Trade Commission with Bedoya’s swearing in. His positions on technology and digital privacy suggest he will align with commissioners who have advocated stricter review of pharma mergers.

Two of the most prominent features of the House package are not addressed in the Senate measure, which predominantly focuses on cosmetics, dietary supplements and laboratory developed tests. The absence of competing proposals suggests a smooth conference process.