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Precision Biosciences gets grant for engineered meganucleases for modifying human mitochondrial dna

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover how this mitochondria-targeting engineered meganuclease is revolutionizing genetic research. Unlock the potential of genetic modification with Precision Biosciences Inc's patented MTEM technology for precise editing of eukaryotic cells.

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Telesis Bio gets grant for methods for synthesizing dna molecules with defined sequences

Pharmaceutical Technology

s groundbreaking patent for synthesizing specific DNA sequences. Learn how their innovative method enhances genetic engineering and biotechnology. Discover Telesis Bio Inc.'s

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Tome acquires startup Replace, gaining new genome editing tools

Bio Pharma Dive

The deal is the second startup sale engineered by University of California, Berkeley scientist Shakked Halperin, and gives Tome a way to insert or delete small DNA sequences into the genome.

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COVID prompts another milestone, as India clears first DNA vaccine

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The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the development of mRNA-based vaccines, and its influence has now extended to DNA-based shots as well, with Zydus Cadila’s ZyCoV-D getting emergency use authorisation in India. Proponents of the approach claim that DNA vaccines may have advantages over other technologies like mRNA.

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Repairing nature with DNA technology

Scienmag

The monumental global task to restore degraded ecosystems will need to include sophisticated technologies such as environmental DNA monitoring to understand and support the recovery of complex biospheres, international researchers say.

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NIST publishes a beginner’s guide to DNA origami

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Dill/NIST In a technique known as DNA origami, researchers fold long strands of DNA over and over again to construct a variety of tiny 3D structures, including miniature biosensors and drug-delivery containers.

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Computerized, rolling DNA motors move molecular robotics to next level

Scienmag

Chemists integrated computer functions into rolling DNA-based motors, opening a new realm of possibilities for miniature, molecular robots. Nature Nanotechnology published the development, the first DNA-based motors that combine computational power with the ability to burn fuel and move in an intentional direction.

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