BioPharma Reporter

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

PerkinElmer will acquire UK cell engineering company Horizon Discovery, expanding its portfolio with gene editing and gene modulation tools.

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pharmaphorum

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Scribe Therapeutics, a start-up focusing on gene-editing using CRISPR/Cas9, has burst onto the biotech scene with a $415 million deal with Biogen. Scribe has designed, engineered and tested thousands of evolved CRISPR enzymes to build an advanced platform for creating breakthrough in vivo treatments,” said Oakes.

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pharmaphorum

OCTOBER 4, 2022

AstraZeneca’s rare disease firm Alexion is set to expand its genomic medicine portfolio with the acquisition of gene editing specialist LogicBio Therapeutics, in a deal worth approximately $68 million. The post AstraZeneca pays record 660% premium for gene editing company LogicBio appeared first on.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

AUGUST 26, 2022

ElevateBio has signed a long-term strategic collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh, US, to establish a biomanufacturing centre for expediting cell and gene therapy development.

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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.

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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. Harnessing the Cellular Engineering Potential of CRISPR.

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pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Dr Jennifer Harbottle, senior scientist in the R&D Base Editing team of PerkinElmer’s Horizon Discovery business, looks at progress made in the realms of biotechnology and next-generation diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics, including the application of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing in developing and refining cell therapies.

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BioTech 365

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Biotechnology, Pharma and Biopharma News – Research – Science – Lifescience ://Biotech-Biopharma-Pharma: Researchers develop an engineered ‘mini’ CRISPR genome editing system.The common analogy for CRISPR gene editing is that it works like molecular scissors, cutting out select sections of … Continue reading → (..)

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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.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 2, 2023

QN-023a is under clinical development by Hangzhou Qihan Biotechnology and currently in Phase I for Relapsed Acute Myeloid Leukemia. 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.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Gene therapies are an attractive way of targeting the underlying genetic mutations, but traditional approaches cannot be used while targeting mutations for Dravet Syndrome, forcing researchers to develop new ways. Meanwhile, others are researching the link between gene variation and different responses to treatments.

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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. (..)

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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.

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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. The history of some gene editing techniques is highlighted in the figure below.

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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.

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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.

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pharmaphorum

JULY 1, 2021

Synthetic biology holds much promise for the life sciences sector as it continues to look for new ways of treating disease and accelerating drug development, says Debiopharm’s Tanja Dowe. There are some big changes coming to pharma and the development of new pharmaceuticals will no longer be the sole provenance of chemists.

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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.

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The Pharma Data

JANUARY 24, 2021

a biotechnology company developing renewable stem cell-derived T cell therapies for cancer and other immune disorders, announced today the appointment of Chris Bond , Ph.D. Dr. Bond joins Notch from Kite, where he most recently served as Vice President of Cellular Engineering. . VANCOUVER, BC , Jan.

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The Pharma Data

JANUARY 19, 2021

A naturally occurring system for tuning CRISPR-Cas9 expressing in bacteria, identified in a study published in Cell , could have implications for gene editing therapies as well. In bacteria with unaltered tracr-L, levels of CRISPR-related genes were low. The authors found that tracr-L redirects Cas9 in S.

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XTalks

JULY 14, 2022

The research team has created the most detailed map to date of complex gene networks for three important immune genes involved in the role of T-cell function: IL2RA, IL-2 and CTLA4. The maps provide valuable insight into immune cell function and the development of autoimmune diseases. Impact for Patients.

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Vittoria Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage cell therapy company that incorporates the latest advancements in cell therapy and gene editing with a unique approach that potentially overcomes some of the issues with this therapeutic modality. Its therapeutic pipeline targets unmet needs in oncology and autoimmune disease.

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Roche’s Genentech division has formed an R&D partnership with Arsenal Biosciences focusing on developing and refining the biotech’s programmable T cell-based therapies platform. Both companies will use the fruits of their collaboration in the development of future therapeutic candidates, said ArsenalBio in a statement.

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Cloudbyz

MARCH 6, 2024

The Evolution of Pharmaceutical Therapies: The emergence of biologics represents a significant paradigm shift in the pharmaceutical industry, prompting a reevaluation of traditional drug development and manufacturing processes. Challenges and Future Directions: Despite their immense promise, biologics are not without challenges.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Global entities such as the WHO, the Global Fund and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) have developed comprehensive strategies aligned with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target 3.3, These findings signify a significant step forward in the development of AGT103-T as a potential gene therapy for HIV.

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Delveinsight

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

ADARx Pharmaceuticals, a biotechnology company developing RNA targeting therapeutics , announced the completion of a USD 75 million Series B financing to progress its drug development pipeline. VOR33 comprises CRISPR genome-edited hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells , which have been engineered to exclude CD33.

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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.

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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 25, 2022

A new era of cell therapy has well and truly arrived with the iPSC field setting a trailblazing fire with its potential to develop fully scalable, off-the-shelf cell lines reducing the cost of goods and increasing accessibility to patients. Sana Biotechnology , Takeda and many more.

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The Pharma Data

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

With a goal of developing rheumatoid arthritis therapies with minimal side effects, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have genetically engineered cells that, when implanted in mice, will deliver a biologic drug in response to inflammation. million adults in the United States.

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Bioengineer

JULY 19, 2021

These cancer organoids are part of WFIRM’s “Body-on-a-Chip” system that allows scientists to engineer the organoids, or human tissue equivalents, that function in a very similar manner as actual human tissues and organs. ” ###.

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Gilead Sciences has bolstered its position in the development of next-generation cancer cell therapies with a deal to absorb Tmunity Therapeutics into its Kite unit. Kite will continue to provide funding to Penn, with the arrangement extended until 2026 once the deal goes through, expected in the first quarter of 2023.

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The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

State-of-the-art R&D facility designed to foster collaboration across world-class science ecosystem Sustainable environmental engineering aligned to Company’s zero carbon future. The new£ 1bn installation will include the most advanced robotics, high- outturn webbing and AI- driven technology.

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Delveinsight

AUGUST 27, 2020

Freenome persists in getting strong financial support for its development work, with USD 270 million in new funds to push its cancer-detecting blood test via clinical trials and across the FDA’s finish line. Freenome secures USD 270 Million to boost its colorectal cancer blood test.

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The Pharma Data

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Gene editing investments advance agriculture with improved food quality, higher yield, and improved crop nutrition. Gene editing is the key to better solutions and greater choices for farmers and consumers around the world. No more and no less. Improving diets through increased quality and access.

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Delveinsight

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The gene-editing technologies, which have reached the clinic, CRISPR, zinc finger nucleases, and TALENs, make their edits by nicking DNA at the target site. Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Beam aims to make more precise edits with genetic medicines, which employ base-editing.

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Advarra

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

There have been recent signals indicating the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to provide greater support for CGT, addressing key issues continuing to impede their development. Recent Problems in Cell and Gene Therapy Development. Current Regulatory Trends in Cell & Gene Therapy.

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pharmaphorum

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Though their bispecific nature complicates large-scale production and purification workflows, with challenges such as antibody chain mispairing, bsAbs have come a long way since first developed. Rapid, accurate and highly sensitive screening, production and purification methods are therefore crucial for large-scale bsAb development.

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