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Novartis to acquire Avidity Biosciences for $12 billion
Oct 26, 2025 10:18 AM

(Reuters) -Swiss drugmaker Novartis on Sunday said it agreed to acquire Avidity Biosciences ( RNA ) for $12 billion.

(Reporting by Angela Christy in Bengaluru)

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