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Moderna founder unveils new drug company focused on a different kind of RNA

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The biotech is researching how to make medicines from transfer RNA molecules. Encouraged by Moderna's success, Flagship Pioneering has been busy creating startups like Alltrna, which launched Tuesday.

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Venture capital pours more money into RNA medicines with the launch of Replicate

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The company, which focuses on self-replicating RNA, comes equipped with $40 million from Apple Tree Partners and a stamp of approval from the former research head at Biogen.

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J&J to explore RNA reprogramming with Remix research deal

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The agreement with the Cambridge-based startup is the latest to reflect growing large pharma company interest in targeting RNA with small molecules.

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Triastek and BioNTech to develop 3D-printed RNA therapeutics

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BioNTech and Triastek have entered a research partnership focusing on the development of 3D-printed oral RNA therapeutics.

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New UK intracellular drug delivery centre to support RNA development

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A new intracellular drug delivery centre will be established in the UK to support potential ribonucleic acid (RNA) vaccines and therapeutics , as well as the development of innovative drug delivery technologies. It will focus on studying and developing new lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations for the delivery of RNA medicine.

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BioNTech’s RNA vaccine sparks potential in pancreatic cancer

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Following the data release, Dr. Chris MacDonald, head of research at Pancreatic Cancer UK, said there is an urgent need for more treatment options. In June 2022, the companies presented preliminary data from this Phase I study (NCT04161755), at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting in Chicago.

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Ipsen, Skyhawk to develop RNA-targeting pills for rare brain diseases

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billion, is the latest research collaboration involving small molecule drugs that modify RNA. The deal, which could be worth up to $1.8

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