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Beam makes USD 120M bet; GRAIL and Quest announce the collaboration; Brain organoids mimic infant’s brains; Improvement in T cells to kill cancer

Delveinsight

Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Beam aims to make more precise edits with genetic medicines, which employ base-editing. Instead of snipping the genome, base editing lets for edits of individual letters in a genetic sequence. Beam employs three approaches to deliver its genetic medicines to cells.

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Unlocking the potential of mRNA for the future treatment of rare diseases 

Drug Discovery World

Finally, dosing and timing may be controlled simply by adjusting the amount of mRNA delivered to the cells, rather than relying on inducible systems that are integrated into the genome. She is passionate about advancing research in the pursuit of healthier lives for all.