Tag: genomics
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Challenge Seeks Reliable Depression Diagnostics, Models
A new competition seeks reliable biological methods for detecting depression and decision models that connect diagnostics to effective disease treatments.
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Biotechs Partner on Crispr Therapies for Neuro Disorders
Two biotechnology companies are designing therapies to deliver edited genes to treat Friedreich’s ataxia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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Diverse Genomic Variation Analytics Panel Created
A synthetic biology company and genetics research service are providing analytics on population genomic variations they say are more racially and ethnically diverse.
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DNA Data Search, Retrieval Medium Designed
A bioengineering team created a practical technique for using DNA as a medium to store and retrieve vast and rapidly growing volumes of data.
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Genetic Link Found for Covid-19 Loss of Smell
A genetic analysis identifies a single genetic variation associated with loss of smell and taste, an early symptom in many people with Covid-19 infections.
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Precision Cancer Meds Company Raises $43M in Early Funds
A company combining computational genetic analysis and precision medicine discovery for cancer therapies is raising $43 million in its first venture round.
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Moderna Expands Vaccine Research, Mfring in Asia
Moderna Inc. and South Korea signed agreements Saturday on joint research and manufacturing opportunities for vaccines against viruses in Korea.
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Crispr Treatment Leads to Durable Cholesterol Reduction
A developer of gene editing for inherited heart disease reports lab monkeys given its therapy experience lower cholesterol levels for at least eight months.
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Gene Therapy Company Starts-Up, Gains $200M
A new company is underway commercializing research on gene therapies for inherited diseases, staked to an initial investment of $200 million.
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New Biotech Creating Precision Cancer Therapies
A biotechnology company began work in public to develop new treatments that target proteins responsible for gene expression, beginning with cancer.