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Merck and Moderna’s mRNA cancer vaccine aces its first efficacy trial

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The mRNA technology that was deployed so effectively in vaccines against COVID-19 has now been found to offer similar promise against cancer, according to Merck & Co and Moderna. The vaccine primes the immune system to attack the tumour cells, while Keytruda blocks an immunological ‘brake’ that protects the cancer.

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Merck gets on board with Moderna cancer vaccine in $250m deal

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Shares in Moderna were ticking upwards today after Merck & Co took up an option on a personalised RNA-based cancer vaccine with a payment of $250 million. As we all know, cancer vaccines have had a rough history. The post Merck gets on board with Moderna cancer vaccine in $250m deal appeared first on.

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Boost for mRNA as Moderna to acquire OriCiro for $85 million

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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. and OriCiro Genomics K.K.