Tag: genomics
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Patent Issued for Synthetic Peptide Chain Techniques
A new U.S. patent, licensed to a start-up biotechnology company, describes processes for linking together chains of synthetic peptides into therapeutic proteins.
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Biotech Start-Up to Discover Cystic Fibrosis Therapy
A new biotechnology company is advancing research to find a comprehensive treatment for cystic fibrosis, and staked to a €2 million seed investment from its founder.
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Synthetic Bio Company Manufactures Research Cells
A synthetic biology company says it can now produce engineered cells from stem cells for research to precise specifications, and in large quantities and consistent quality.
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Targeted Genetic Nanoparticle Company Gains $25M in Seed Funds
A developer of nanoscale lipid particles for delivering genomic therapies to specific cells and tissue, spun-off from academic labs, is raising $25 million in seed funds.
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Primate Genome A.I. Model IDs Human Disease Variants
A genomic systems company created an artificial intelligence algorithm from primate genomic data that identifies possible disease-causing mutations in humans.
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Crispr Therapy Shown to Reduce Harmful Gut Microbes
A clinical trial shows an oral therapy with engineered viruses delivers precise gene-edited payloads to reduce E. coli communities in the gut with no serious adverse effects.
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Precision T-Cell Solid Tumor Therapy Trial Underway
A clinical trial has begun testing a treatment for solid tumor cancers using engineered T-cells with proteins to attack specific tumor cells, but also avoid healthy cells.
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AI-Designed Cancer Vaccine Shown to Act Against Melanoma
Results of a small clinical trial show most patients with melanoma receiving a personalized therapeutic vaccine with an approved immunotherapy reduced at least some of their tumors.
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Pharma Company Gains Precise Gene Edits in $2B Biotech Deal
A global drug maker is acquiring access to a biotechnology company’s precise genome editing techniques to develop new therapies for rare and cardiometabolic disorders.
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$60M Challenge Seeks Biomarkers, Models to Counter Aging Stress
A new challenge competition seeks biomarkers, models, and clinical tests of the factors behind responses to stress conditions in human aging that can stave off frailty or death.