The FDA’s new path, the status of animal testing, and other biotech news from The Readout

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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.

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Good morning. We’ve got some news and commentary from our Breakthrough Summit West to get into today.