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Start-up aims to advance transformative genetic medicines

Drug Discovery World

The company’s protein nanoparticle (PNP) genetic medicine delivery platform is based on the discovery of endogenous, human proteins derived from retroelements that can self-assemble to form capsid-like structures and which can package and transfer nucleic acid cargo.

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Merck KGaA raises full-year forecast; Perlmutter’s new gig tackles ‘undruggable targets’

The Pharma Data

New variant-hardy AbCellera-Lilly mAb shows utility of viral genomics surveillance ( BioCentury ). Esker, a new biotech startup, launches with plans to make targeted immune drugs ( BioPharma Dive ). Microneedles are promising devices for painless drug delivery with minimal side effects ( EurekAlert ).