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Crispr Therapy Shown to Reduce Harmful Gut Microbes

E. coli bacteria illustration

A clinical trial shows an oral therapy with engineered viruses delivers precise gene-edited payloads to reduce E. coli communities in the gut with no serious adverse effects. . . . → Read More: Crispr Therapy Shown to Reduce Harmful Gut Microbes

AI-Designed Cancer Vaccine Shown to Act Against Melanoma

T-cells and cancer cells

Results of a small clinical trial show most patients with melanoma receiving a personalized therapeutic vaccine with an approved immunotherapy reduced at least some of their tumors. . . . → Read More: AI-Designed Cancer Vaccine Shown to Act Against Melanoma

Pharma Company Gains Precise Gene Edits in $2B Biotech Deal

Editing DNA

A global drug maker is acquiring access to a biotechnology company’s precise genome editing techniques to develop new therapies for rare and cardiometabolic disorders. . . . → Read More: Pharma Company Gains Precise Gene Edits in $2B Biotech Deal

Rare Disease Search Adds Large Language Model A.I.

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A company offering a search engine to help diagnose rare diseases is integrating generative models from Open AI into its artificial intelligence algorithms. . . . → Read More: Rare Disease Search Adds Large Language Model A.I.

Quantum Technology Start-Up Accelerator Unveiled

Quantum particles/physics illustration

A business incubator is underway to help start-up enterprises in Denmark working in quantum technologies, particularly with defense-related applications. . . . → Read More: Quantum Technology Start-Up Accelerator Unveiled

$15M Alternative Chicken, Fish Challenge Finalists Named

Uncooked chicken breast

An international challenge competition seeking sustainable but realistic alternatives to natural chicken and fish protein named its six finalist teams. . . . → Read More: $15M Alternative Chicken, Fish Challenge Finalists Named

Crispr Therapy Shown to Remove E. Coli in Gut

New research with lab animals shows gene-edited viruses can target and remove harmful E. coli bacteria from the gut, including strains usually resistant to antibiotics. . . . → Read More: Crispr Therapy Shown to Remove E. Coli in Gut

Venture Capital Group to Boost Climate Actions

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A venture investor coalition in the U.S. and Europe announced plans to reach net zero emissions by 2030 and help start-up companies quickly achieve their zero emissions goals. . . . → Read More: Venture Capital Group to Boost Climate Actions

Biotech Partners on Synthetic Proteins to Protect Crops

Wood moth larva

A developer of synthetic antibody-like proteins for protecting crops is collaborating with a global agricultural chemical company on sustainable biologic insect controls. . . . → Read More: Biotech Partners on Synthetic Proteins to Protect Crops

Biotech, Dairy Company Collaborate on Plant-Based Cheese

Wedge of plant-based blue cheese

A maker of consumer dairy products and biotechnology food start-up are partnering on plant-based cheeses they say are indistinguishable from today’s dairy cheese. . . . → Read More: Biotech, Dairy Company Collaborate on Plant-Based Cheese