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Gene therapy specialist bluebird exits “untenable” European market

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The decision was taken by the UUS regulator after a case of a rare blood cancer (myelodysplastic syndrome) was seen in a patient treated with Skysona that probably arose as a result of the lentiviral vector used to deliver the gene therapy. That process is also due to complete before year-end, said Leschly.

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Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Library Preparation Kits Market: Current Scenario and Future Potential

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Since the introduction of a gene sequencing method by Frederick Sanger in 1977, the field of genomic data collection and analysis has evolved significantly. Advancement in DNA sequencing technologies have resulted in noteworthy developments in various healthcare-related research fields, such as diagnostics and personalized medicine.

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UK cancer mutation testing firm Biofidelity raises $12m

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Cambridge, UK-based Biofidelity has raised $12 million in first-round funding for its cancer diagnosis platform, which can detect mutations quicker than current approaches like gene sequencing. Both previously worked at Cambridge-based DNA sequencing specialist Base4 Innovation, where the technology was developed.

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Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Library Preparation Kits: Revolutionizing the Field of Genetic Sciences

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Further, NGS library preparation kits offer several benefits, such as low requirement of starting material, generation of longer RNA / DNA sequences and production of superior quality nucleotide libraries, thereby, catering to existing unmet needs of the research domain. Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Library Preparation Kits.

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Oxford Nanopore makes stellar debut on UK stock market

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Shares in DNA sequencing specialist Oxford Nanopore rocketed after the company made its debut on the London Stock Exchange yesterday, rising nearly 50% to propel its valuation up towards the £5 billion ($6.7 billion) mark.

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Touchlight boosts DNA manufacturing capacity with latest expansion

Pharmaceutical Technology

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.

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A Reversal on Sequencing? Proposed Legislation Would Allow Patenting of Naturally Occurring Genes

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Gibbs — A recent blog post focused on the potentially negative implications of the proposed Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) for manufacturers of generic drugs and biosimilar products. animal, viral, bacterial) DNA and RNA sequences. animal, viral, bacterial) DNA and RNA sequences. Supporters of AMP v.

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