Base Editor Converts “Wanted” Cs, Spares “Bystander” Cs
“Round up the usual suspects!” This expression, which bespeaks expediency, could apply to the gene editing tools known as cytosine base editors (CBEs). CBEs, which are supposed to convert selected cytosines (Cs) in the...
Common FDA-approved drug may be a powerful tool in fighting COVID-19
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Jul 15 2020
A common drug, already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), may also be a powerful tool in fighting COVID-19, according to research published this week in...
Novotech webinar focuses on how to advance oncology clinical trials in the Asia-Pacific
Jul 15 2020
The leading Asia-Pacific biotech specialist CRO Novotech is again collaborating with the prestigious biotech and pharma news platform Endpoints News. This webinar focuses on how to advance oncology clinical trials in the...
10x Genomics launches Chromium Single Cell Immune Profiling v2 product to fight COVID-19
Jul 15 2020
10x Genomics strengthened the research toolkit of scientists around the globe today with the launch of its Chromium Single Cell Immune Profiling v2 product. The new product extends the capabilities of the...
African women are leading biotechnology advance across the continent – Genetic Literacy Project
Women researchers are strongly influencing the adoption of agricultural biotechnology in Africa.
“As African women, we are the ones who suffer most whenever drought and food shortages strike, despite the availability of technological solutions to...
Invasive alien species may soon cause dramatic global biodiversity loss
Experts identify future tipping point due to rapid spread of non-native plants and animals
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An increase of 20 to 30 per...
Deep Longevity and Human Longevity announce collaboration to deploy AI-powered aging clocks
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Jul 14 2020
Today, Deep Longevity Inc, a developer of deep biomarkers of human aging, and Human Longevity Inc announce a collaboration to deploy an extensive range of AI-powered aging clocks....
Rentschler Biopharma Focuses on Reducing Timelines with Process Intensification
Rentschler Biopharma sped up the cell culture step of its biomanufacturing process by 35% by “seeding” the bioreactor with a larger number of cells. That’s according to Johannes Wirth, a process engineer at the...
€32M Series B to Fund Bleeding Medication Inspired by Snake Venom
The Dutch biotech VarmX will use the proceedings of a €32M Series B to take a blood clotting protein drug into clinical trials by 2021, as well as strengthening its manufacturing and R&D capabilities.
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Biotechnology gives plant breeders a leg up in ‘evolutionary arms race’ against crop diseases...
The GLP Needs Your Help
It is easier than ever for advocacy groups to spread disinformation on pressing science issues, such as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. No, vaccines are not harmful. Yes, the use of...
