Codex DNA released new synthetic SARS-CoV-2 genome for COVID-19 vaccine and therapeutic research
On Jul. 16, 2020, Codex DNA announced the release of a new synthetic SARS-CoV-2 genome developed to accelerate…
NIH researchers generated complete human X chromosome sequence
On Jul. 14, 2020, researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the NIIH, announced…
UC Berkeley launched trial of saliva test for COVID-19
On Jun. 30, 2020, scientists from the Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) at the University of California Berkeley announced…
Entos announced selection of lead candidates for pan-Coronavirus Fusogenix DNA vaccine and $42 million award
On Jun. 25, 2020, Entos Pharmaceuticals announced the selection of two lead candidates for a pan-coronavirus Fusogenix DNA…
NIH-funded study linked endometriosis to DNA changes
On Jun. 17, 2020, DNA from uterine cells of women with endometriosis has different chemical modifications, compared to…
Largest catalog of human genetic diversity released
On Jun. 9, 2020, an international gnomAD team of over 100 scientists released its first set of discoveries…
Cytiva and Entos Pharmaceuticals work together to accelerate development of COVID19 vaccines
On Jun. 1, 2020, Entos Pharmaceuticals announced a partnership with Cytiva, formerly part of GE Healthcare Life Sciences….
INOVIO COVID-19 DNA vaccine INO-4800 demonstrated robust neutralizing antibody and T cell immune responses in preclinical models
On May 20, 2020, INOVIO announced the publication of the preclinical study data for IN0-4800, its COVID-19 DNA…
Regeneron and Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine announced major new human genetics research collaboration
On May 11, 2020, Regeneron and the Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine (CCPM) at the University of Colorado…
The FDA issued EUA for first diagnostic test using at-home collection of saliva specimens
On May 8, 2020, the FDA issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) to Rutgers Clinical Genomics Laboratory for…
Entos Pharma partnered with Precision NanoSystems to enable scalable GMP manufacturing of Fusogenix DNA COVID-19 vaccine
On May 7, 2020, Entos Pharmaceuticals announced a partnership with PrecisionNanoSystems (PNI) to produce clinica lgrade vaccines and…
New freeze-resistant trichinella species discovered in wolverines
On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) announced that a new freeze-resistant Trichinella species had…
DNA Genotek’s ORAcollect RNA kit included in EUA granted to Biocerna SARS-CoV-2 test
On May 4, 2020, DNA Genotek, a subsidiary of OraSure Technologies, announced that its ORAcollect RNA kit (OR-100)…
INOVIO expanded manufacturing of COVID-19 DNA vaccine INO-4800 with new funding from CEPI
On Apr. 30, 2020, INOVIO announced an agreement to expand its manufacturing partnership with the German contract manufacturer…
Entos Pharmaceuticals partnered with EpiVax to develop a pan-Coronavirus DNA vaccine
On Apr. 28, 2020, Entos Pharmaceuticals announced a collaboration with EpiVax. This partnership combined the Entos Fusogenix DNA…
INOVIO completed enrollment in phase 1 U.S. trial of INO-4800 for COVID-19 DNA vaccine
On Apr. 28, 2020, INOVIO announced that its Phase 1 U.S. clinical trial for COVID-19 DNA vaccine INO-4800…
INOVIO and GeneOne reported positive phase 1/2a clinical data with DNA vaccine INO-4700 for MERS Coronavirus
On Apr. 28, 2020, INOVIO and GeneOne Life Science announced interim data through week 16 from a Phase…
Ichor announced its TriGrid Delivery System is being utilized for delivery in non-human primates of a COVID-19 DNA vaccine being developed by Naval Medical Research Center
On Apr. 27, 2020, Ichor announced that its TriGrid Delivery System is being utilized for delivery in non-human…
SNBL announced participation in development of a prophylactic DNA vaccine for COVID-19
On Apr. 20, 2020, SNBL announced their intention to participate in the development of a prophylactic DNA vaccine…
New virus detection process under development at Rutgers-Camden
On Apr. 21, 2020,the fight against the coronavirus is underway in a Rutgers UniversityﾖCamden research laboratory, where chemistry…
Sanofi and GSK announced an unprecedented vaccine collaboration to fight COVID-19
On Apr. 14, 2020, Sanofi and GSK announced that they had signed a letter of intent to enter…
Codex DNA announced new products to support the scientific community’s battle against COVID-19
On Apr. 9, 2020, Codex DNA announced a newly developed and released suite of products and services designed…
OncoSec collaborated with Providence Cancer Institute to conduct first-in-human trial of CORVax12, an Investigational Vaccine to prevent COVID-19
On Apr. 6, 2020, OncoSec Medical announced that Providence Cancer Institute, a part of Providence St. Joseph Health…
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INOVIO initiated phase 1 clinical trial of its COVID-19 vaccine
On Apr. 6, 2020, Inovio Pharma announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had accepted the company’s…
VGXI supported rapid timeline to clinical testing for Coronavirus vaccine
On Apr. 6, 2020, VGXI, announced it had completed manufacturing and release of a DNA vaccine to combat…
VGXI established pilot mRNA manufacturing capabilities
On Apr. 6, 2020, VGX announced successful implementation of new RNA production services through completion of all Phase…
Ology Bioservices, Inovio partnered to manufacture COVID-19 DNA vaccine with $11.9 million DoD grant
On Mar. 24, 2020, Ology Bioservices and Inovio Pharma announced the Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded Ology…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to JoAnne Stubbe
On Mar. 23 2020, The Priestley Medal was awarded to JoAnne Stubbe by the American Chemical Society “to…
Edmonton company Entos Pharma developing DNA vaccine against COVID-19
On Mar. 18, 2020, Entos Pharmaceuticals announced their development of a Fusogenix DNA vaccine to prevent COVID-19 infections….
deCODE in Iceland agreed to sequence half of UK Biobank participants, largest ever undertaken
On Sept. 11, 2019, deCODE genetics in Iceland announced an agreement with a consortium of government, charity, researchers…