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Genome Edited Foods: Understanding the New FDA Guidance

XTalks

In a pivotal move for the food industry, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unveiled industry guidance for genome edited foods derived from plants. This landmark guidance aims to demystify the FDA’s risk-based approach towards both genome edited foods and all new plant varieties. What is Genome Editing?

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Why Trusted Research Environments are key to the future of genomics  

Drug Discovery World

Genomics is driving a revolution in drug development and, in the long run, the state of public healthcare. The first draft human genome took a decade to create, and 13 years to complete. Advances in sequencing are leading to scientific breakthroughs in preventative care, faster diagnoses, and proactive medical interventions.

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Genetic map of cells linked to endometriosis could open the door to new drug targets

Pharmaceutical Technology

Using single-cell genomic sequencing of these cells, the researchers created a cellular atlas of endometriosis that allowed them to identify key molecular differences between the major subtypes of endometriosis, including peritoneal disease and ovarian endometrioma.

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Cybersecurity in pharma: Securing the future

Pharmaceutical Technology

Earlier this year, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries , one of India’s largest generic drug producers, reported a major cybersecurity breach , impacting its business operations. Right now, it’s compliance by checkbox, in a static way. There is also a debate as to how genomic information should be protected,” he adds.

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2024 predictions: Experts comment on AI, ML and automation

Drug Discovery World

DDW’s Megan Thomas spoke to experts from the drug discovery industry about their predictions on what 2024 holds for our sector. Cameron Ross, SVP, Generative AI, Elsevier “AI has the potential to dramatically shorten one of the most costly areas of early drug development – small molecule discovery.

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Keeping Your Company’s Federal Contracting Options Safe in the Face of Pending BIOSECURE Act Legislation

FDA Law Blog

Biotechnology companies of concern include BGI (formerly Beijing Genomics Institute), MGI, Complete Genomics, WuXi Apptec, and any subsidiary, parent, affiliate, or successor of such entities. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) can also specify other equipment or services to be subject to the Act’s prohibitions.

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How AI can be utilised to improve rare disease drug development

Drug Discovery World

Rare disease drugs can be complicated and expensive to produce, with a limited patient pool their development is often slow and their cost price to the UK’s health service high. Investing into AI in healthcare is therefore crucial for those living with a rare disease in the UK and the development of life-changing drugs.