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Gene therapy specialist bluebird exits “untenable” European market

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Europe market has proved so hostile to gene therapies when it comes to pricing and reimbursement for gene therapies that bluebird bio has decided to quit the market altogether, according to Andrew Obenshain, president of its severe genetic diseases unit. market and will wind down in Europe.

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Vertex eyes controllable genetic drugs with $1.3bn Obsidian alliance

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billion in milestone payments in the deal, which will focus on using small-molecule compounds to “fine tune” the effects of genetic medicines in the body. The approach relies on the use of drug responsive domains (DRDs) on the gene-editing medicine, which can be used to either increase or decrease protein expression.

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Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Library Preparation Kits Market: Current Scenario and Future Potential

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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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Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Library Preparation Kits: Revolutionizing the Field of Genetic Sciences

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Over the past few years, several companies have started offering a diverse range of genome sequencing products and services using various second and third generation sequencing technologies. Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Library Preparation Kits. NGS Library Preparation Kits Market. Players Engaged in the Domain.

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Precision Bio climbs on near-$1.5bn sickle cell pact with Novartis

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billion in potential milestones if the project advances through development and onto the market. Systemic administration of gene-editing drugs would avoid that process with an “off-the-shelf” option for a one-shot, potentially curative treatment for diseases associated with genetic mutations.

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Fulgent Genetics Extends Partnership with New York City Test and Trace for COVID-19 Testing, Awarded Contract for 2021 School Year

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About Fulgent Genetics. Fulgent Genetics’ proprietary technology platform has created a broad, flexible test menu and the ability to continually expand and improve its proprietary genetic reference library while maintaining accessible pricing, high accuracy and competitive turnaround times. TEMPLE CITY, Calif.,

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SparingVision raises €75m for eye disease gene therapies

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SparingVision’s lead candidates are both targeting inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), a group which already has a gene therapy on the market in Novartis’ Luxturna (voretigene neparvovec), which was approved by the FDA in 2017 for biallelic RPE65 mutation-associated retinal dystrophy, a group which includes a small group of RP patients.