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Biology opens up new frontiers in medicine to cure genetic diseases: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Biology is opening up new frontiers in medicine. We are witnessing a revolution in healthcare, driven by advances in genetics, Omics, RNA and CRISPR gene-editing technology, to deliver precision and personalised medicine, said Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, executive chairperson, Biocon and Biocon Biologics.

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Merck and Orna partner for RNA technology-based vaccines and therapies

Pharmaceutical Technology

Merck (MSD outside North America) has entered a partnership agreement with Orna Therapeutics for discovering, developing and marketing various programmes based on next-generation RNA technology. These programmes will include therapies and vaccines in infectious disease and oncology areas.

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New approach to diagnosing genetic diseases using RNA sequencing increases yield

Scienmag

In the world of rare genetic diseases, exome and genome sequencing are two powerful tools used to make a diagnosis. A recent addition to the toolkit, RNA sequencing, has been demonstrated to help researchers narrow down disease candidate variants identified first on exome and genome sequencing.

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Jupiter Neurosciences Makes Way in CNS Treatments with $11M IPO

XTalks

In the Asia-Pacific market, Jupiter has negotiated partnerships with companies such as Sichuan Kelun and Tianjin Pharmaceuticals, focusing on Jotrol’s integration into traditional Chinese medicine frameworks. International patents valid until 2036 further strengthen its global positioning.

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Eli Lilly Pursues RNA Editing in New Partnership with ProQR

XTalks

With RNA therapies being the next hot thing in genetic medicine, Eli Lilly is joining the RNA editing race by partnering with Netherlands-based ProQR Therapeutics NV (Nasdaq: PRQR), a biotech company developing RNA-based therapies for rare genetic diseases with a focus on blinding disorders of the retina.

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General Design Methods for mRNA Drugs

Pharma Mirror

With the rapid development of biotechnology and molecular medicine, the introduction of mRNA as a vaccine or therapeutic agent enables the production of almost any desired functional protein/peptide within the human body.

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Rare genetic disease caused by mutations in protein that controls RNA metabolism

Scienmag

Credit: UPMC PITTSBURGH, May 7, 2021 – In a paper published today in Nature Communications, an international group of collaborators led by researchers at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh have identified a genetic cause of a rare neurological disorder marked by developmental delay and loss of coordination, or ataxia.