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Gene Editing Innovations with Programmable Gene Insertion (PGI) Technology ft. John Finn, PhD, CSO, Tome Biosciences – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 160

XTalks

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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Intellia Gets FDA Clearance to Start First Ever Phase III Trial for an In Vivo CRISPR Drug

XTalks

Clinical-stage genome editing company Intellia Therapeutics has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Investigational New Drug (IND) application to start a pivotal phase III trial of NTLA-2001 for the treatment of transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy.

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Life Science Trends to Look Out for in 2024

XTalks

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.

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Exa-Cel CRISPR Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease Deemed Safe by FDA Advisory Panel

XTalks

CRISPR works as genetic scissors to edit parts of the genome. The CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system was first discovered to be endogenous in bacteria. Given the system’s powerful ability to make cuts in genes in a precise manner, the system is being leveraged in gene therapies.

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This week in drug discovery (1-5 July) 

Drug Discovery World

The last few days have seen some interesting developments related to gene editing, including the discovery of a new mechanism for genetic programming and evidence in favour of redosing CRISPR-based therapies, as well as significant investment and new indications for gene therapies.

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CRISPR breakthroughs: New solutions for common diseases

Drug Discovery World

Rolf Turk , Senior Manager, Genomics Medicine at Integrated DNA Technologies, examines how CRISPR is being used to enhance cancer therapies. Years of development and fast-paced research have continued to unlock its potential, expanding how CRISPR can be used to treat, detect, and prevent common diseases such as cancer and Covid-19.

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