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STAT+: Biotech turns to new and strange viruses to overcome gene therapy’s limitations

STAT News

— The fluorescent orange sticker atop the white machine reads “BIOHAZARD,” but it’s a bit of a misnomer. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.

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Clean Bench vs Biosafety Cabinet: What’s the Difference?

Advarra

This article explores how these tools work and why biosafety cabinets are preferred in research involving cell and gene therapies. In the case of IBC review, we’re preventing exposure to biologics such as engineered genetic materials and/or infectious agents. What is a Biosafety Cabinet? They operate under negative air pressure (i.e.,

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IBC vs. IRB: What’s the Difference?

Advarra

Gene therapy research is exciting and full of promise, but because of the risks involved, it’s also highly regulated, requiring an institutional biosafety committee (IBC) to provide additional oversight and risk assessment. What Does an IBC Review? How is IBC Membership Composed?