Absci Stock Surges on Entry into Human Clinical Trials

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Shares of AI-driven biotechnology firm Absci experienced significant volatility following a key development in its research pipeline. The catalyst was the dosing of the first participants in a Phase 1/2a clinical trial for its drug candidate, ABS-201. This event represents a critical corporate milestone, marking the inaugural clinical test for a therapeutic asset conceived and designed entirely using the company’s proprietary artificial intelligence platform.

Market reaction was pronounced, with the equity soaring more than 14% on Thursday before retracing approximately 4% during Friday’s session as investors took profits. This price action reflects the market’s assessment of Absci’s strategic evolution from a platform-focused entity to one with a clinical-stage asset.