MANUFACTURING ARTICLES
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From Supporting Component to Strategic Driver: The Evolving Role of gRNA in CRISPR Therapeutics
Guide RNA is evolving from a simple targeting reagent into a complex, engineered molecule shaped by expanding CRISPR modalities, increasing length and modification demands, and tighter integration with manufacturability, analytical control, and regulatory expectations.
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A Novel Co-Tethered Transcription Platform For High-Yield, High-Purity mRNA Synthesis
Co-tethered transcription boosts mRNA yield and purity by organizing transcription machinery, reducing dsRNA impurities, and streamlining production for scalable RNA therapeutics.
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A New Approach To RNA Synthesis And Purification: Rethinking A Persistent Bottleneck
Photocleavable supports enable light-triggered RNA release, reducing reliance on chromatography and streamlining synthesis, scalability, and purity for complex RNA therapeutics.
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Oligos, mRNA, Or Gene Editing: Where Should You Bet?
Investing in RNA and gene editing requires balancing risk, timing, and scale — understanding how oligos, mRNA, and CRISPR each drive value across a converging biotech landscape.
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Beyond The Gold Standard(s): Modernizing Oligonucleotide Synthesis
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to sit down with OPT Congress speaker Phil Baran, Richard Lerner Chair Professor, Department of Chemistry, Scripps Research. Baran was slated to (and did) present a keynote on the innovations shaping the next generation of oligo synthesis. Here, I share the biggest takeaways I had from our conversation, touching on how he sees the science of oligo chemistry and manufacturing advancing in the near and far future.
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The RNA Ties That Bind: 3 Takeaways From The OPT Congress
Here, I unpack three takeaways I had from the OPT Congress, each of which I’d argue are indicative of the interconnectedness across the genetic medicines field.
ARTICLES, APP NOTES, CASE STUDIES, & WHITE PAPERS
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Many companies continue to manually collect data. Utilizing digital technologies can greatly improve productivity and efficiency by enabling real-time monitoring and streamlining regulatory reporting.
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Automated capillary electrophoresis provides robust, precise analysis of IVT mRNA integrity, concentration, and size, demonstrating excellent method precision.
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Increasing demand for mRNA as a therapeutic product requires efficient, scalable purification methods. Here, a monolithic stationary phase is used to purify mRNA from a capping mix of Luc2 RNA.
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Breakthrough therapies are challenged by complex, batch-based manufacturing. A novel, integrated system enables continuous processing, improving consistency and reducing manual handling for advanced modalities.
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Realizing the potential of mRNA requires focus on key areas and strategies that could help alleviate the bottlenecks in this growing market segment.
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This overview outlines regulatory guidelines for sampling, examines the limitations of conventional methods, and emphasizes the advantages of aseptic, single-use approaches in achieving compliance.
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Single-use technologies are reshaping biomanufacturing workflows. Discover the key stages of implementation and how strategic choices drive success across the entire production process.