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How Researchers Stumbled Upon an Arthritis Vaccine Just in Time for World Arthritis Day

XTalks

Last week, a study that “stumbled upon” a vaccine for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The experimental arthritis vaccine was developed by researchers at the University of Toledo (UToledo) and is a major breakthrough for rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases as well.

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Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine trial; Freenome secures $270 M; CRISPR treats obesity in mice; Breast cancer research updates

Delveinsight

Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine triggers an immune response in older adults. Moderna showed robust phase 1 results for its COVID-19 vaccine in adults up to 55 last month. It is now following up with data from a small group of older adults, and they look positive. White fat, in contrast, can build up and cause obesity.

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Gene Therapy and Pharmacokinetics

Camargo

How and When to Incorporate PK Design into Your Gene Therapy Development Plan. Gene therapy, which was in its infancy around 30 years ago, is now becoming a more prominent treatment method in many therapeutic areas, from personalized therapy to mass vaccinations against COVID-19. Gene Therapy Definition.

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Pfizer expands into gene editing with Beam research deal

Bio Pharma Dive

Pfizer's work with mRNA vaccines led it explore other applications of the technology, resulting in a multi-year partnership with the high-profile biotech Beam Therapeutics on gene editing treatments for rare diseases.

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Moderna, teaming with a startup, wades further into gene editing

Bio Pharma Dive

The biotech has identified gene editing as a natural fit for the technology it uses to deliver its vaccines and drugs. A deal with Metagenomi, a startup backed by Bayer, will further those ambitions.

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Expectations rise for gene therapy to change treatment landscape

pharmaphorum

After a recent approval, there are now three gene therapies available on the US market. In recent years, gene therapy has transitioned from a promising idea to a reality for patients, with many of the severe safety issues that emerged in early iterations of the technology being overcome. from 2021 to 2029.

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STAT+: Moderna expands CRISPR gene editing research with ElevateBio partnership

STAT News

Moderna is aiming to build a gene editing franchise powered by some of the same technologies used in its COVID-19 vaccines. The Cambridge biotech company announced Wednesday that it will partner with Life Edit Therapeutics to develop potentially permanent treatments for rare genetic diseases and other conditions.