In a pioneering move that combines the worlds of biotech and psychedelic research, Atai Life Sciences is set to merge with Beckley Psytech, a rising star known for its cutting-edge synthetic 5-meo-dmt program. This merger, which unites two leading names in the psychedelic medicine sphere, brings to the fore the radical potential of a toxin […]
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Revolutionizing Protein Sequencing with DARPA’s PROSE Program
In the vast cosmos of biotechnology, the shining star of public-private innovation efforts is DARPA’s PROSE program. This innovative initiative is not just a beacon in the darkness; it’s a veritable lighthouse, guiding the way towards improved national defense, public health security, and economic competitiveness. Through the development of advanced tools to detect unknown and […]
Enhancing Protein Elution with Hydrophobic Interaction Chromatography
In a striking advancement for protein purification technologies, scientists at Forschungszentrum Jülich have reimagined the underlying assumptions of hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC) isotherms, a cornerstone in the world of biopharmaceutical research. The results are a testament to the transformative potential of interrogating and recalibrating accepted scientific norms. HIC is a workhorse in the bioprocessing industry, […]
Advancements in Biomanufacturing through Synthetic Biology
Exciting developments are underway in the field of biomanufacturing, with a focus on the integration of synthetic biology. Recently, a new U.S. National Science Foundation iBioFoundry has been established at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, aimed at leveraging over a decade of research in this area. This initiative signifies a significant step forward in harnessing […]
Challenges in Gene Therapy for DMD
The year 2024 marked a significant milestone in the field of gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) with the FDA approval of delandistrogene moxeparvovec. This AAV-based gene therapy, developed by Sarepta Therapeutics, delivers a synthetic micro-dystrophin transgene and has shown promise in slowing the progression of the disease. However, despite this progress, challenges remain […]
