HomeDealsNegotiationsPolicyPipelineMoneyPeopleDataThe WeekPharmTech 100Deal TrackerResearch
Pipeline

STAT+: Researchers behind GLP-1 obesity drugs advance new approach: Drop GLP-1 as a target

Scientists are raising a provocative hypothesis about GLP-1 drugs for obesity: Perhaps targeting the GLP-1 hormone isn't actually necessary to achieve effective weight loss.

By STAT News · Apr 16, 2026 · via STAT News
STAT+: Researchers behind GLP-1 obesity drugs advance new approach: Drop GLP-1 as a target

Image: STAT News

Tags
pipelineformat:headlineheadlineSTAT News
The Insider - Weekly pharma intelligence
Deals, negotiations, and policy analysis. Delivered when it matters.
No sponsored content. No noise. Unsubscribe anytime.
More from Pipeline
All Pipeline →
Small pools, big ideas: How the rare disease community is reimagining clinical trials
PipelineFierceBiotech ↗
Small pools, big ideas: How the rare disease community is reimagining clinical trials
The traditional gold standard of clinical trials with a randomized, placebo-controlled design involving hundre…
Apr 17, 2026
Qiagen launches latest diagnostic for bloodstream infections
PipelineFierceBiotech ↗
Qiagen launches latest diagnostic for bloodstream infections
Qiagen has moved into syndromic testing for bloodstream infections with the launch of its newest offering.…
Apr 17, 2026
Labcorp launches rapid fentanyl test with 48-hour detection window
PipelineFierceBiotech ↗
Labcorp launches rapid fentanyl test with 48-hour detection window
While fentanyl overdose deaths have been falling in recent years, use of the drug remains a major public healt…
Apr 17, 2026