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World’s first engineered B cell therapy enters human trials

Drug Discovery World

The first patient has been dosed with an engineered B cell investigational therapy in a Phase I trial in Mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I). Immusoft is advancing the world’s first engineered B cell therapy, which may have significant impact for patients with this rare disease and potentially many others.

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New product could aid successful production of mRNA therapeutics

Drug Discovery World

Takara Bio has launched PrimeCap T7 RNA Polymerase (low dsRNA), a mutant T7 RNA polymerase suitable for mRNA therapeutic research and development. PrimeCap T7 RNA Polymerase is a mutant T7 RNA polymerase that has been genetically engineered to maintain high-performance RNA synthesis activity while reducing dsRNA production to less than 10%.

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UK university partnership wins £1.8m for drug discovery research

Drug Discovery World

million grant to engineer microbial cell factories to produce membrane proteins which will support future drug screening and sustainable chemical production. The Engineering Biology Mission Award was given by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). for drug discovery research appeared first on Drug Discovery World (DDW).

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Genome Editing/Genome Engineering Market Research Report 2021: Technology (CRISPR, TALEN, ZFN, Antisense), Product & Service, Application (Cell Line Engineering, Genetic Engineering, Diagnostics) – ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Genome Editing/Genome Engineering Market Research Report 2021: Technology (CRISPR, TALEN, ZFN, Antisense), Product & Service, Application (Cell Line Engineering, Genetic Engineering, Diagnostics) – ResearchAndMarkets.com Genome Editing/Genome Engineering Market Research Report 2021: Technology (CRISPR, TALEN, ZFN, Antisense), Product & (..)

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Scientists engineer safe, virus-resistant E coli for research

Drug Discovery World

In a step forward for genetic engineering and synthetic biology, US researchers have modified E coli bacteria to be immune to infection by all natural viruses tested so far. Currently, viruses that infect vats of bacteria can halt production, compromise drug safety, and cost millions of dollars. “We

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Engineering A Healthier Future: The Power of Tissue Regeneration

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The Art and Science of Tissue Engineering Do you know that scientists are now able to grow body parts in the lab? This incredible medical breakthrough is called tissue engineering. So, what is tissue engineering? Having said that regenerative grafts created using tissue engineering have numerous applications.

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Risk Assessment for use of Engineered Genetic Materials in Clinical Research

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The use of engineered genetic materials in clinical trials is rapidly expanding, with potential applications for genetic vaccines, gene-modified cellular therapies, and gene therapies. A key part of the IBC’s evaluation is assessing the risks posed by the engineered genetic materials. Why Does the IBC Need to do a Risk Assessment?