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Synthetic biology tools advancing and accelerating drug discovery efforts

Drug Discovery World

Rapid and accurate DNA synthesis . Conventional DNA synthesis, typically used for making sequences such as primers, employs phosphoramidite chemistry, a method that was developed in the 1980s and is still considered the gold standard for DNA synthesis. .

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Gene editing: beyond the hype

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Genome editing is an exciting but still nascent field, and companies in the area face as many obstacles as they do opportunities. Sangamo CEO Sandy Macrae told us how his company is being cautious about the hype and finding ways to be financially viable in an emerging space. Zinc fingers. billion in funding.

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Life Science Trends to Look Out for in 2024

XTalks

In 2024, pharma companies and emerging biotechs will improve candidate safety profiles and reduce off-target effects by exploiting predictive intelligence unlocked by AI,” she predicts. This year, the very first CRISPR-based therapy received FDA approval for sickle cell disease.

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BioSpace Global Roundup, Oct. 15

The Pharma Data

VBL has recently demonstrated ex-vivo activity of anti-MOSPD2 antibodies in patients with relapsing-remitting and progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), as well as in animal models of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). 1. -- -->. -- [if lte IE 8]--> .

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Transitioning Between Academia and Industry: Advice from Leading Scientists That Made the Switch

XTalks

To gain insight into the motivations, steps and experiences involved in an academia to industry — or vice versa — transition, Xtalks spoke to several leading scientists and entrepreneurs in pharma and biotech who successfully transitioned from academic positions to leadership roles in industry settings. Key Moments.