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Vertex signs licence deal with CRISPR Therapeutics for diabetes therapies

Pharmaceutical Technology

The gene-editing technology allows for precise, directed changes to genomic DNA. It edits genes by precisely cutting DNA, then allowing natural DNA repair processes to take over. The system comprises the Cas9 enzyme and a guide RNA.

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Forever young: a new demographic?

Pharmaceutical Technology

These primarily include oxidative stress caused by the accumulation of reactive oxygen species, telomere shortening, and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)/histone methylation patterns. Telomeres are the buffer regions of DNA that cap the ends of chromosomes and prevent chromosomal attrition during DNA replication.

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CABBI team develops automated platform for plasmid production

Scienmag

These small, circular DNA molecules are used by scientists to introduce new genes into a target organism. Well known for their applications in the production of therapeutic proteins like insulin, plasmids are broadly used in the large-scale production of many bioproducts. Plasmids have extensive use in basic and applied biology.

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Top 30 New Medical Devices of 2024

XTalks

The Shield test provides a non-invasive approach to colorectal cancer screening by analyzing blood for key DNA changes linked to cancer. There, plasma is separated, and tumor DNA is identified by detecting genetic mutations, methylation patterns and fragmentation signals. The Onclarity HPV reagent pack extraction combo.

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What Are Biopharmaceuticals?

Pharma Packaging Solutions

Semi-Synthesized: Though the term “biologic” is accurate for the extracted materials listed above, it is more often used to describe therapeutics that are produced with recombinant DNA technology.

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Leading innovators in pancreatic extract-based compositions for the pharmaceutical industry

Pharmaceutical Technology

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.

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As the Calendar Turns, Cybersecurity Remains Key Focus of Digital Health Enforcement

FDA Law Blog

One example is the Warning Letter FDA sent to Medtronic in late 2021 concerning a vulnerability in insulin infusion pumps. Digital providers and manufacturers not only have the concerns of the FDA to consider, but those of the FTC as well.