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Commented by Nico Popp on July 23rd, 2026 | 07:40 CEST

The Patent Cliff Could Cost Billions: How Bayer and Merck & Co. Respond—and How Vidac Pharma Is Gaining Momentum

  • Biotechnology
  • Cancer
  • Biotech
  • Pharma
  • patents

Leading oncology centers have long recognized that the fight against cancer cannot be won with just one active ingredient. It is increasingly clear that lasting treatment success depends on combining multiple therapeutic approaches. For years, oncologists relied heavily on conventional chemotherapy. Yet tumours consistently prove resilient and demand more complex therapies. Since patents on many active ingredients are expiring anyway, new, complementary forms of therapy are gaining prominence. One of these therapies targets the disrupted energy metabolism of cancer cells and shows promise. We examine the market and introduce an exciting biotech company that few experts are familiar with.

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Commented by Armin Schulz on June 12th, 2026 | 06:40 CEST

The Biotech and Life Sciences Boom: Evotec, BioNxt Solutions, and Merck – Which Is Worth Investing In?

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotech
  • Pharma
  • LifeSciences

The life sciences and pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a structural transformation. Value creation is no longer driven by individual blockbuster drugs, but rather by platform technologies, patent portfolios, and strategic deals. This new capital market logic rewards companies with protectable intellectual property and smart licensing agreements—not just pure pipeline developers. For private investors, this creates high-yield niches with reduced regulatory risks. The key question remains: who controls the levers in the innovation ecosystem? Those who recognize this structure early can benefit disproportionately. Today we focus on Evotec, BioNxt Solutions, and Merck.

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Commented by Nico Popp on October 29th, 2025 | 07:30 CET

AI fantasy at biotech innovators: BioNxt, Roche, Merck & Co.

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotech
  • Innovations
  • Pharma

Biotechnology provides us with the medicines of tomorrow. But even with established active ingredients, innovation is possible. A prime example of this is the Canadian-German company BioNxt Solutions. This article outlines the strategy BioNxt is pursuing, which companies the emerging biotech startup could connect with, what new opportunities AI offers for its business model, and what this could mean for BioNxt shareholders.

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Commented by Nico Popp on October 22nd, 2025 | 07:00 CEST

Important piece of the puzzle in the fight against cancer: Vidac Pharma, Roche, Merck & Co.

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotech
  • Pharma
  • Cancer
  • Technology
  • Innovations

The pharmaceutical market is enormous - and continues to grow. Market research institute Evaluate forecasts an increase to around USD 1.7 trillion by 2030, representing an annual growth rate of 7.7%. Oncology promises the highest sales, at around USD 300 billion. However, there is no single approach. Instead, new modalities and technologies such as antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), cell and gene therapies, and radiopharmaceuticals are transforming the industry and gaining significant traction. One thing is clear: progress in the biotech sector is increasingly achieved through the combination of active ingredients and technologies. What role does the biotech company Vidac Pharma play in this?

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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on October 17th, 2025 | 07:15 CEST

Acquisition of Vidac Pharma and Evotec? USD 400 billion at stake for Pfizer, Merck & Co!

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotech
  • Pharma

Alarm bells are ringing in Big Pharma! Donald Trump appears serious about reducing drug prices. At the same time, patents on blockbuster drugs are expiring, threatening a USD 400 billion revenue shortfall. Pfizer, Merck, and Co. must refill their pipelines. The acquisition merry-go-round is expected to spin even faster in the coming years. Among the potential takeover targets is Vidac Pharma. The Company is still attractively priced, but if its new approach to fighting cancer proves successful in early clinical trials, a multiplication could be possible. And what about Evotec? The Hamburg-based company has repeatedly been traded as a takeover candidate in recent years. However, data and patents are offset by internal problems.

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Commented by Armin Schulz on October 16th, 2025 | 07:20 CEST

Investors take note: BioNxt Solutions builds on blockbusters from Novo Nordisk and Merck - and has another ace up its sleeve in oncology

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotech
  • Pharma
  • Cancer
  • blockbuster
  • Technology

In the biotech sector, a single technology can often determine success or failure. Canadian-German company BioNxt Solutions is taking a different approach, relying on three pillars, each targeting major markets and advancing established blockbusters from leading pharmaceutical companies. October has already brought decisive progress, from accelerated patent protection to concrete milestones in development. These concentrated positive signals show that BioNxt Solutions not only has a promising concept, but also the strategy and operational strength to turn it into value. A closer analysis is worthwhile.

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Commented by Nico Popp on September 15th, 2025 | 07:15 CEST

No more diet injections! Innovations in weight loss drugs: BioNxt Solutions, Merck & Co., Novo Nordisk

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotech
  • Pharma
  • Innovations

As recently reported by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), for the first time, more children worldwide are obese than underweight. While this is a great success in the fight against hunger, it also poses new risks. Severe overweight in childhood leads to obesity and associated diseases in adulthood, such as cardiovascular problems and diabetes. The treatment of overweight and diabetes in children is therefore likely to play an even more significant role in the future. GLP-1 receptor agonists have been popular for several years now in the form of modern weight loss injections. With patents expiring soon, experts anticipate substantial further growth and development in this rapidly expanding market. We explain who could benefit and what the future holds for modern diet medications.

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Commented by Armin Schulz on July 28th, 2025 | 07:00 CEST

War, raw material shortages, cancer: Capitalize on megatrends with Rheinmetall, Antimony Resources, Merck KGaA

  • Mining
  • antimony
  • rawmaterials
  • Defense
  • Biotechnology
  • Cancer

Three megatrends are expected to drive global markets in 2025. Revolutionary technologies, such as AI and cybersecurity, are fundamentally changing the defence sector. At the same time, demand for critical raw materials for defense, high-tech applications, and the energy transition is exploding, requiring new, sustainable supply chains. In parallel, the pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a dramatic shift due to advances in AI-driven research and intensified competition. These forces are shaping the future opportunities for companies. Those who are strategically positioned here will win, as key players Rheinmetall, Antimony Resources, and Merck KGaA demonstrate.

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Commented by Nico Popp on July 10th, 2025 | 07:25 CEST

Small-cap disrupts billion-dollar market: Johnson & Johnson, Merck KGaA, and NetraMark

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotech
  • AI
  • healthtech

When it comes to making people healthy, progress is what matters most. New drugs must be better and safer than old ones. To ensure that these requirements are met, comprehensive testing procedures are carried out by drug regulatory authorities. However, despite ever-expanding knowledge and modern methods, almost 90% of clinical trials still fail. When considering that the development of a drug costs an average of USD 2.6 billion and usually takes more than ten years, it becomes clear what a risk biotech companies and pharmaceutical multinationals are taking. This is precisely where NetraMark's business model comes in, offering the entire industry unparalleled leverage.

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Commented by Nico Popp on May 13th, 2025 | 07:10 CEST

The fight against cancer as a billion-dollar opportunity: BioNTech, Merck, and Vidac Pharma

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotech
  • Pharma

Cancer is the scourge of our time. However, significant progress has already been made in recent years. In addition to significantly improved traditional therapies, individualized treatment approaches such as immunotherapy are repeatedly proving successful in curing patients. This trend is set to continue. Experts such as the investors at Candriam and market researchers at Spherical Insights foresee enormous growth – the market for cancer drugs could see double-digit annual growth by the 2030s. Market leaders such as BioNTech and Merck, as well as insider tips like Vidac Pharma, stand to benefit.

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