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Verona Pharma | November 19, 2020

A British clinical-stage biotech firm with U.S. base camp in Raleigh is investigating the alternative of repurposing its leading drug candidate to treat COVID-19 patients. Flush with $200 million after a July raise, the London-based Verona Pharma is now making large walks with its "first-in-class" drug, ensifentrine, targeting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Now, against the backdrop of a pandemic, it’s pushing ahead with a pilot clinic...

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Light Bio | April 18, 2022

Light Bio, Inc., a company that is creating bioluminescent plants for home and garden, and Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), the leading horizontal platform for cell programming, today announced a collaboration to leverage Ginkgo's plant cell assays for bioluminescence engineering. Through the agreement, Ginkgo aims to help improve the luminescent output and efficiency of the enzymes within Light Bio's glowing ornamental plants. The scientists at Light Bio have discovered a new...

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Ochre Bio | December 15, 2021

Ochre Bio, a biotech company developing RNA medicines for chronic liver diseases, announced to have entered into a Charitable Donation Agreement with the British Liver Trust in support of improving awareness for liver health. “On our path to develop next-generation RNA medicines with the potential to improve the lives of patients in need of a liver transplant, we are grateful to have access to discarded donor livers, allowing us to develop therapeutics that are safe and effe...

VHL Alliance | April 22, 2020

New research shows patients with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease, a genetic oncological disorder, are experiencing delay and cancellation of important appointments and even surgery due to the COVID-19 public health crisis. For many people with rare diseases, these effects may be life-changing, particularly for otherwise young and healthy patients who may face irreversible damage as a result of delayed treatment. VHL, or von Hippel-Lindau disease, is a genetic disorder characterized by tumors in ...