Scienmag

MAY 2, 2022

WINSTON-SALEM, NC – May 2, 2022 — Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) scientists working on CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing technology have developed a method to increase efficiency of editing while minimizing DNA deletion sizes, a key step toward developing gene editing therapies to treat genetic diseases.

Gene Editing 58

Gene Editing DNA Gene Development 58

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 8, 2023

Biotechnology company Hopewell Therapeutics has raised $25m in seed financing to accelerate the development of next-generation lipid nanoparticles for targeted delivery of genomic medicines. Hopewell Therapeutics is engaged in discovering, synthesising and developing advanced ttLNPs to provide next-generation genomic medicines.

Genomics 130

Genomics Genome Medicine Development 130

STAT News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

A new CRISPR startup — backed by some big names in venture capital — is planning to develop gene-editing treatments that can insert a genetic sequence of any length, at any location in the DNA strand, according to industry insiders and documents.

DNA 98

DNA Gene Editing Genome Genomics 98

XTalks

AUGUST 29, 2022

Now a common gene editing tool, the popularity of the CRISPR-Cas9 system has increased over the past decade. CRISPR is notable for engineering living cells, allowing scientists to edit, turn off, delete, or replace genes in a cell’s genome.

Gene Editing 98

Gene Editing DNA Gene Genome 98

BioPharma Reporter

JANUARY 9, 2023

The collaboration will combine ReCodeâs delivery technology with AskBioâs gene editing and DNA cargoes to develop gene correction therapies for liver and lung diseases.

Gene Editing 52

Gene Editing Gene DNA Development 52

Scienmag

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

CRISPR gene editing has transformed research, but it is not perfect, and can sometimes target unintended genes; to watch CRISPR enzymes respond to different genes, Leipzig University researchers developed a new method using DNA origami and were able to me Credit: Image courtesy of Julene Madariaga Marcos.

DNA 56

DNA Gene Gene Editing Scientist 56

XTalks

MAY 22, 2024

In this episode, Ayesha spoke with John Finn, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at Tome Biosciences , a company developing programmable gene insertion (PGI) technology. PGI is a cutting-edge gene editing technology that allows for the insertion of large sequences of DNA with site-specific precision.

Gene Editing 52

Gene Editing Life Science Gene Gene Therapy 52

pharmaphorum

JULY 13, 2022

Verve Therapeutics has started dosing patients in a phase 1b trial of its in vivo gene-editing drug for high cholesterol, designed to permanently switch off the PCSK9 gene with a one-shot treatment. Other CRISPR-based therapies generate a DSB at a precise location, after which cellular processes carry out the editing function.

Gene Editing 98

Gene Editing Trials Drugs In-Vivo 98

Scienmag

JULY 2, 2021

A newly developed CRISPR-Cas9-based tool carries out efficient and long-term gene silencing by epigenetic editing Credit: BioDesign Research Originally discovered as a bacterial mode of defense against invading viruses, the remarkable ability of CRISPR-Cas9 to modify specific locations of DNA has made it a researcher favorite among gene editing tools. (..)

Gene Silencing 75

Gene Silencing Gene Editing Gene DNA 75

pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Once someone is infected with HIV it stays with them for life thanks to the retrovirus’s ability to inject its DNA code into the host. The cash will also help develop two other preclinical drugs, EBT-104 for Herpes Simplex Virus and EBT-107 for hepatitis B.

Gene Editing 105

Gene Editing In-Vivo DNA In-Vitro 105

pharmaphorum

APRIL 23, 2021

CRISPR Therapeutics is to receive a hefty $900m payment from Vertex after the companies amended a collaboration to develop, manufacture and market a gene editing therapy for sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia.

Gene Editing 64

Gene Editing Gene DNA Bacteria 64

Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 1, 2023

Nedisertib is under clinical development by Merck and currently in Phase I for Neuroendocrine Tumors. GlobalData tracks drug-specific phase transition and likelihood of approval scores, in addition to indication benchmarks based off 18 years of historical drug development data. It is a new chemical entity.

Gene Editing 100

Gene Editing DNA Cosmetics Life Science 100

Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 1, 2023

Nedisertib is under clinical development by Merck and currently in Phase I for Head And Neck Cancer Squamous Cell Carcinoma. GlobalData tracks drug-specific phase transition and likelihood of approval scores, in addition to indication benchmarks based off 18 years of historical drug development data. It is a new chemical entity.

Gene Editing 100

Gene Editing DNA Cosmetics Life Science 100

BioTech 365

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Biotechnology, Pharma and Biopharma News – Research – Science – Lifescience ://Biotech-Biopharma-Pharma: CRISPR meets Pac-Man: New DNA cut-and-paste tool enables bigger gene edits.Gene editing for the development of new treatments, and for studying disease as well as normal function … Continue reading →

DNA 40

DNA Gene Editing Gene Development 40

Roots Analysis

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Presently, there are several companies and universities, which are exploring the potential of different gene editing technologies beyond CRISPR for basic research, and the development of gene editing solutions. Genome Editing is a way of making changes in the DNA.

Genomics 52

Genomics Genome Gene Editing DNA 52

XTalks

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As we step into 2024, the life sciences continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace, driven by technological innovation, a deeper understanding of human biology and the application of new technologies in areas like drug development and health wearables. Regulatory bodies are also taking note of the applications of AI in drug development.

Life Science 119

Life Science Gene Editing Development Clinical Trials 119

pharmaphorum

MAY 7, 2021

Gene editing firm CRISPR Therapeutics has announced a collaboration with US biotech Nkarta to develop natural killer (NK) cell therapies for cancer. It’s at the forefront of gene editing although the technology has spawned rivals including Intellia Therapeutics, Caribou Biosciences, Sangamo Therapeutics and Mammoth Biosciences.

Gene Editing 52

Gene Editing Gene Genetic Engineering DNA 52

XTalks

JANUARY 26, 2024

Key breakthroughs at the forefront include novel approaches to cancer treatment and diagnosis, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in oncology and the development of advanced preventive measures and care. Overcoming drug resistance: A major challenge in cancer treatment is the development of resistance to chemotherapy drugs.

Research 118

Research Gene Editing Gene Genetics 118

BioTech 365

AUGUST 7, 2020

Biotechnology, Pharma and Biopharma News – Research – Science – Lifescience ://Biotech-Biopharma-Pharma: Scientists use CRISPR to knock down gene messages early in development.Since its discovery, scientists have been using the much-lauded gene editing tool CRISPR to alter the DNA … Continue reading →

Scientist 40

Scientist Gene Gene Editing DNA 40

XTalks

MAY 22, 2023

Pairwise , a startup based in Durham, North Carolina, has launched its first CRISPR-developed product in the US: Conscious Greens. This product is notable because the company claims it’s the first food product in the US that was developed using CRISPR technology.

Branding 98

Branding Gene Editing DNA Production 98

The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Scientists in Israel have used the CRISPR Cas-9 gene editing system to destroy cancerous cells in mice without damaging other cells. Peer stated that his team plans to develop a treatment for all cancers and that their technique could be ready for humans within the next two years. Photo courtesy of Science Advances.

Gene Editing 52

Gene Editing DNA Genome Genomics 52

pharmaphorum

APRIL 20, 2022

The potential of CRISPR technology has been a hot topic in the industry ever since it was first developed, but as trials progress further into the clinic, what therapeutic areas could be set to benefit? What this means is that it can edit virtually any segment of DNA, whilst being more precise and cheaper than existing editing tools.

Gene Editing 52

Gene Editing DNA Gene Genetics 52

XTalks

MAY 25, 2023

Also in this episode, Sydney talks about Pairwise, a startup based in Durham, North Carolina, that launched its first CRISPR-developed product in the US: Conscious Greens. This product is notable because the company claims it’s the first food product in the US that was developed using CRISPR technology.

Gene Editing 52

Gene Editing Production DNA Gene 52

Delveinsight

JANUARY 14, 2021

announced that the companies have entered into a clinical collaboration to assess novel therapeutic combination strategies to develop a functional remedy for chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV). Verve Therapeutics has an aim to bring one-and-done gene editing treatments to heart disease. Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Gene Editing 40

Gene Editing Gene Genetics DNA 40

The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

AstraZeneca will moment, in the presence of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, formally unveil The Discovery Centre ( Slice) in Cambridge, UK – a state-of-the- art exploration and development ( R&D) installation designed to the world’s loftiest environmental norms and accommodating over exploration scientists.

Gene Editing 52

Gene Editing Engineer Production Scientist 52

Delveinsight

MARCH 2, 2021

Evotec and Chinook Therapeutics have collaborated to develop and discover precision medicine therapies for patients with chronic kidney diseases (CKD). The duo plans to jointly identify, characterize and validate novel mechanisms and discover and develop precision medicines.

Drug Delivery 40

Drug Delivery Research Drugs Gene Editing 40

pharmaphorum

JANUARY 29, 2021

Cutting edge’ is, for once, a truly apt description when it comes to gene editing – both because the field is pushing medicine into areas we might never have dreamed possible, and because these technologies involve literally cutting DNA at a specific point in the genome. That would just slow the whole field down.

Gene Editing 145

Gene Editing Gene Gene Therapy In-Vivo 145

Camargo

JULY 27, 2021

How and When to Incorporate PK Design into Your Gene Therapy Development Plan. Gene therapy, which was in its infancy around 30 years ago, is now becoming a more prominent treatment method in many therapeutic areas, from personalized therapy to mass vaccinations against COVID-19. Formulation Considerations.

Gene Therapy 238

Gene Therapy Gene Gene Editing Genetics 238

The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 27, 2020

NYSE American and TASE: LCTX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing allogeneic cell therapies for unmet medical needs, today provided a year-end review and an outline of its plans for 2021. Therapeutic product development is a long process, but we’re making great progress. 28, 2020 13:00 UTC. CARLSBAD, Calif.–(

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing Production Development Clinical Trials 40

Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 26, 2023

Enzymatic DNA production company Touchlight have augmented its DNA production capabilities with a newly announced expansion to its London facilities. Tripling its production capacity, Touchlight can now manufacture 8kg plasmid DNA, a key component for mRNA gene therapies and vaccines.

DNA 130

DNA Manufacturing Gene Gene Therapy 130

Pharmaceutical Technology

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Within the emerging innovation stage, cell therapy for ocular disorders, coronavirus vaccine components, and DNA polymerase compositions are disruptive technologies that are in the early stages of application and should be tracked closely. The company is largely involved in genome editing using CRISPR/Cas9 and CRISPR/Cas12a systems.

In-Vivo 162

In-Vivo Genome Genomics Gene Editing 162

XTalks

MAY 4, 2021

Researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and the Whitehead Institute have developed a novel CRISPR-based tool called “CRISPRoff” that can switch off genes in human cells through epigenetic editing without altering the genetic sequence itself. Epigenetic Editing with CRISPR. pyogenes dCas9.

DNA 98

DNA Gene Gene Silencing Genome 98

pharmaphorum

AUGUST 31, 2022

In recent years, gene therapy has transitioned from a promising idea to a reality for patients, with many of the severe safety issues that emerged in early iterations of the technology being overcome. However, several years later, five of the 20 children had developed cancer due to an oncogene being activated. from 2021 to 2029.

Gene Therapy 98

Gene Therapy Gene Gene Editing DNA 98

STAT News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

A man with muscular dystrophy who was first in line to receive an experimental gene editing therapy tailor made to treat the cause of his rare form of the disease has died. The clinical trial was to be the first time anyone got a gene editing therapy for muscular dystrophy.

Gene Editing 105

Gene Editing Gene Gene Therapy Scientist 105

XTalks

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first gene therapies for the treatment of sickle cell disease, approving two on the same day. The landmark approvals were awarded to bluebird bio’s Lyfgenia (lovo-cel) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics’ jointly developed Casgevy (exa-cel).

Gene Therapy 98

Gene Therapy Gene FDA Approval In-Vivo 98

XTalks

MAY 4, 2021

Researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and the Whitehead Institute have developed a novel CRISPR-based tool called “CRISPRoff” that can switch off genes in human cells without editing the genetic sequence itself. Epigenome Editing with CRISPR. It’s a great tool for controlling gene expression.”.

DNA 52

DNA Gene Gene Silencing Genome 52

Cloudbyz

MARCH 6, 2024

Unlike traditional small molecule drugs, which are chemically synthesized, biologics are produced through complex biotechnological processes, often involving recombinant DNA technology. Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly investing in biotechnology research and development to capitalize on the growing demand for biologic therapies.

Gene 99

Gene Immune Response Manufacturing Gene Therapy 99