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Genetically engineered T cells could lead to therapies for autoimmune diseases

Scienmag

A new study has found that a novel T cell genetically engineered by University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers is able to target and attack pathogenic T cells that cause Type 1 diabetes, which could lead to new immunotherapy treatments.

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Genetic engineering without unwanted side effects helps fight parasites

Scienmag

Around a third of the world’s population carries Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that puts people with a weakened immune system at risk and can trigger malformations in the womb. The single-celled pathogen also leads to economic losses in agriculture, with toxoplasmosis increasing the risk of abortion among sheep, for example.

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Molecule holds promise to reprogram white blood cells for better cancer treatment

Scienmag

In this type of therapy, T cells, a type of white blood cell, are collected from a patient’s blood and subjected to genetic engineering to produce T cells carrying a synthetic molecule termed chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) […].

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Precision Fermentation Study May Revolutionize Food Quality and Sustainability

XTalks

The precision fermentation study highlights how genetically engineered microorganisms can inhibit the growth of foodborne pathogens. Words like “bioengineered” and “genetically modified” often provoke negative reactions. This not only extends the shelf life of foods but also ensures they are safer for consumption.

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FDA Issues Two Guidance Documents on Food Allergen Labeling Requirements

FDA Law Blog

labeling of major food allergens in bulk foods, dietary supplements, protein-free ingredients, and foods produced through genetic engineering); and. labeling of major food allergens in bulk foods, dietary supplements, protein-free ingredients, and foods produced through genetic engineering); and. 1, 2023, sesame.

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Experimental vaccine protects against deadly Sudan virus

Drug Discovery World

One of these candidates is VSV-SUDV, developed and tested by scientists at NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in Hamilton, Montana. No treatment or vaccine for SUDV disease is licensed, although candidates are in clinical and preclinical trials.

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mRNA Therapeutics and mRNA Vaccines Industry: Current Scenario and Future Trends

Roots Analysis

The IVT mRNAs are structurally similar to natural mRNAs, these synthetic mRNAs can be used to express proteins through genetic engineering. In the last few years, researchers have become interested in using in vitro transcribed (IVT) mRNA as a drug delivery agent.