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J&J to explore RNA reprogramming with Remix research deal

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The agreement with the Cambridge-based startup is the latest to reflect growing large pharma company interest in targeting RNA with small molecules.

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Lilly buys into MiNA’s protein-boosting RNA tech in $1.25bn deal

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UK biotech MiNA Therapeutics has signed up another big pharma partner for its small activating RNA (saRNA) platform, which upregulates the activity of proteins, with Eli Lilly the latest to get in on the action. . The post Lilly buys into MiNA’s protein-boosting RNA tech in $1.25bn deal appeared first on.

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AstraZeneca makes a big RNA play, teaming up with VaxEquity

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AstraZeneca has joined the ranks of big pharma companies bolting on RNA-based technology platforms in the wake of the stellar success of mRNA vaccines for COVID-19. There has been a flurry of other licensing and M&A deals in the RNA space since the start of the pandemic, headlined by Sanofi’s $3.2

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New leadership for mRNA company etherna  

Drug Discovery World

Sagaert’s appointment follows an interim 12-month period during which he has successfully led the company’s pivot to a new partnership-driven business strategy. etherna works with ife science and pharma companies in the fast-growing nucleic acid sector, providing RNA-based chemistry, custom LNP delivery platforms, and GMP process knowhow.

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Biopharma investment drops by nearly 50% in 2022

Drug Discovery World

Cell therapy, RNA technology, antibody drug conjugates and AI/machine learning are among the key areas of investment for pharma, according to a new report. Clarivate’s ‘Biopharma Dealmaking in 2023’ report examines how pharma companies are replenishing their pipelines as many face a steep patent cliff.

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New CEO Mortazavi takes UK biotech e-therapeutics into gene silencing

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The company has considerably more cash than at the start of the year – on 31 July it had £15.1 It is also looking to expand its RNA silencing research, potentially bringing it into competition with biotech heavyweights such as Alnylam, something that Mortazavi focused on during his long time at the helm of Silence Therapeutics.

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This week in drug discovery (11-15 September)  

Drug Discovery World

Spanning artificial intelligence, theranostics, radiopharmaceuticals, quantum simulation and small regulatory RNA, the top stories this week all cover cutting-edge technologies and techniques making a huge impact on modern drug discovery and development.

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