Drug Discovery World

MARCH 4, 2024

Clinical Microbiomics has acquired DNASense, a Danish microbiome clinical research organisation (CRO) specialised in long-read DNA and RNA sequencing technologies and bioinformatics. The acquisition adds long-read DNA and RNA sequencing technologies to Clinical Microbiomics’ multi-omics technologies for the microbiome field.

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Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) developed a novel technology which allows genomic DNA and RNA sequencing to be carried out simultaneously in single cells of both frozen and fresh tissues, and identified rare brain tumor cell "spies" disguised as normal cells with this method.

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Startup Rome Therapeutics has raised $77 million in second-round financing to help mine sequences of DNA – which were dismissed for years as ‘junk’ – for hidden treasure. Most drug discovery programmes target the roughly 2% of the human genome which encodes for protein.

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XTalks

APRIL 29, 2021

Compared to standard plasma HIV-1 RNA drug resistance profiling, which requires a viral load of at least 500 copies per mL, proviral HIV-1 testing can be performed on samples with much lower virion counts of <50 copies per mL (below the detectable limit in RNA testing). Proviral DNA Genotyping. HIV Drug Resistance Testing.

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BioTech 365

APRIL 13, 2021

Biotechnology, Pharma and Biopharma News – Research – Science – Lifescience ://Biotech-Biopharma-Pharma: Scaling up genome editing in tiny worms.Understanding the effects of specific mutations in gene regulatory regions—the sections of DNA and RNA that turn genes on and off—is … Continue reading →

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 28, 2023

The gene-editing technology allows for precise, directed changes to genomic DNA. It edits genes by precisely cutting DNA, then allowing natural DNA repair processes to take over. The system comprises the Cas9 enzyme and a guide RNA.

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XTalks

AUGUST 29, 2022

CRISPR is notable for engineering living cells, allowing scientists to edit, turn off, delete, or replace genes in a cell’s genome. Viral vectors have traditionally been used in gene editing where the shells of viruses carry the template DNA into cells, but this method has its disadvantages.

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Drug Discovery World

MARCH 26, 2024

More importantly, it also highlighted that significant challenges remain in selecting the right therapies for the right patients despite the progress made through genomic testing and implementation of circulating tumour (ct) DNA analyses. We were there to present the latest findings from our research.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 23, 2022

Researchers at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) have found that a repurposed drug, CCG-50014, could hinder the activity of a key enzyme of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes Covid-19. Mpro has become the main focus of intense research and treatment development as it is vital for viral replication.

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Drug Discovery World

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Embarking on a new era of medicine The advent of genomics has ushered in the era of personalised medicine, enabling us to analyse the genetic makeup of individuals with unprecedented accuracy. Life experiences leave epigenetic footprints In recent decades, research has unveiled the impact of life experiences on DNA methylation.

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Drug Discovery World

MARCH 2, 2023

Epigenetics is still largely unexplored and referred to as the ‘dark matter’ of the genome. But, until now, scientists lacked an understanding of what the chemical tag does, despite many years of research. When it gives the green light, H3K4me3 allows RNA polymerase II to move along DNA, transcribing it into RNA as it moves.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Moderna has entered a strategic research and development partnership with ElevateBio’s Life Edit Therapeutics to discover and develop new in-vivo mRNA gene editing therapies. Under the deal, both companies will partner on the research and preclinical studies, which will be funded by Moderna.

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Roots Analysis

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Since the introduction of a gene sequencing method by Frederick Sanger in 1977, the field of genomic data collection and analysis has evolved significantly. Advancement in DNA sequencing technologies have resulted in noteworthy developments in various healthcare-related research fields, such as diagnostics and personalized medicine.

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XTalks

MAY 4, 2021

Researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and the Whitehead Institute have developed a novel CRISPR-based tool called “CRISPRoff” that can switch off genes in human cells through epigenetic editing without altering the genetic sequence itself. The research was published earlier this month in the journal Cell.

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pharmaphorum

JANUARY 5, 2023

and OriCiro Genomics K.K. The company develops mRNA therapeutics and vaccines , and the move will enable it to utilise the synthetic biology and enzyme tech of 2018-founded Japanese company OriCiro, which develops cell-free DNA synthesis and amplification technologies, and thereby expand Moderna’s portfolio. Biotech Moderna, Inc.

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Roots Analysis

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

NGS has emerged as an evolutionary technology in modern biotechnology and healthcare research, enabling researchers to develop a better understanding of the cause and consequences of disease. During our research, we came across more than 280 NGS library preparation kits, that are presently available in the market.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Within the emerging innovation stage, cell therapy for ocular disorders, coronavirus vaccine components, and DNA polymerase compositions are disruptive technologies that are in the early stages of application and should be tracked closely. These systems include human and mouse cell lines, and even in vivo in live animals.

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The Pharma Data

MARCH 7, 2022

Researchers from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle describe this finding in the journal Cell Reports. “The beauty of this approach is we can safely upregulate specific genes to affect cell activity without permanently changing the genome and cause unintended mistakes,” Levy said.

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Drug Discovery World

AUGUST 16, 2023

The study, by researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, shows that certain characteristics within patients’ primary tumours can predict how they will respond to different treatments after their tumours have spread around the body.

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XTalks

MAY 4, 2021

Researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and the Whitehead Institute have developed a novel CRISPR-based tool called “CRISPRoff” that can switch off genes in human cells without editing the genetic sequence itself. These modifications regulate gene expression without altering the sequence or structure of DNA.

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Drug Discovery World

APRIL 17, 2024

DDW’s Diana Spencer speaks to Josh Mandel-Brehm , CEO of Massachusetts-based biotech CAMP4, to understand the role regulatory RNAs play in gene expression and how the founders overcame the challenge of launching a business based on brand new science. DS: How easy was it to transfer theoretical research into a viable business?

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XTalks

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In 2023, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies leverage cutting-edge technology and significant investments in research and development (R&D) to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation in the healthcare sector, transcending the challenges posed by the pandemic. In the third quarter of 2023, the company’s revenue surged to $63.7

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The Pharma Data

JUNE 7, 2023

Acuitas’ LNP technology will support Bayer’s in vivo gene editing and protein replacement programs by specifically delivering RNA payloads to the desired target organ, the liver. This delivery technology protects the messenger RNA (mRNA) payload after administration allowing it to be safely and effectively delivered into cells.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Over the last 35 years, substantial strides have been made in tackling HIV/AIDS, propelled by advancements in medical research, enhanced accessibility to treatment and prevention and a more comprehensive understanding of the virus. World AIDS Day offers an occasion for reflection on the strides achieved thus far.

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Drug Discovery World

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Five 2023 breakthroughs in drug discovery for rare diseases Rare diseases are often overlooked for funding and research, but with various incentives and priority review programmes now in place, many companies are beginning to explore these unusual but often devastating conditions.

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Worldwide Clinical Trials

JUNE 15, 2022

We’ve also seen a decrease in available research nurses, as they have had to be reassigned to COVID patients. There have been a few cases lately where patients receiving gene therapy had a severe adverse effect because of their immune response to the mechanism of the AAV viral vector, based on their own genomic markers.

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Drug Discovery World

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Here, DDW’s Megan Thomas highlights the research taking place and where this is happening. This environment of research excellence, in turn, fosters R&D, innovation, spin-offs, start-ups, networking, collaboration and entrepreneurship, which sets a sturdy foundation that attracts funding, and creates an appealing work culture.

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Drug Discovery World

JANUARY 21, 2024

Inspired by the overall event theme of ‘Innovation at Every Turn’, the DDW track will present leading research and case studies from experts in academia, government agencies and the industry on how technology is innovating from bench to bedside, lab to patient. It is sponsored by Integra Biosciences and Hamamatsu Corporation.

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The Pharma Data

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Caris’ collaborative network focused on expanding the application of precision medicine in oncology supports Winship’s enterprising approach to research leading to transformative discoveries in cancer care and treatment. IRVING, Texas and ATLANTA , Oct. Winship is one of 32 U.S. Curran, Jr. , FACR, FASCO.

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Delveinsight

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The gene-editing technologies, which have reached the clinic, CRISPR, zinc finger nucleases, and TALENs, make their edits by nicking DNA at the target site. Instead of snipping the genome, base editing lets for edits of individual letters in a genetic sequence. Beam employs three approaches to deliver its genetic medicines to cells.

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XTalks

AUGUST 12, 2020

Despite the effectiveness of anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in significantly improving health, quality of life and reducing mortality among HIV-positive individuals, new research shows that persistent infections may be due to the ability of the virus to take refuge in distinct subsets of immune T cells.

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Roots Analysis

AUGUST 17, 2023

Genome sequencing has historically been classified into DNA sequencing and RNA sequencing. DNA sequencing generates data that is very robust, reproducible, insightful, and can be applied to genes having different expression level by selecting genomic region. between 2022 and 2035.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Liquid biopsy tests in oncology involve isolating entities such as circulating tumor cells (CTC), circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) and tumor-derived exosomes. These tumor-derived entities are used to derive genomic and proteomic data. The cfDNA that originates from tumors is called circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA).

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XTalks

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Flu versus COVID-19: Virology and Vaccines SARS-CoV-2 versus Influenza Virology Viruses contain genetic material that can either be RNA or DNA. Both influenza and SARS-CoV-2 have RNA as their genetic material. An RNA genome enables the genetic material to mutate more rapidly.

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XTalks

MARCH 8, 2022

From leading COVID-19 vaccine developments to being at the helm of the latest gene therapies and inventing ground-breaking DNA technologies like CRISPR, women have been at the forefront of some of the most leading-edge scientific discoveries in recent years, both as innovators and leaders.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 24, 2020

From isolating SARS-CoV-2 in early January to sequencing its genome shortly thereafter and having a prototype vaccine against it within days, scientific process and progress have held steadfast throughout the pandemic. Infectious disease expert, epidemiologist and director of the Yale Institute for Global Health at Yale University, Saad B.

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Drug Discovery World

JANUARY 3, 2023

Matthew Clark , CEO of X-Chem, looks at what the future could hold for DNA-encoded library (DEL) technology. In the 13 years since it was first described, DNA-encoded library (DEL) technology has become a firmly established approach to small molecule hit generation in drug discovery. This makes a TPD-DEL workflow quite efficient.

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