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Intrexon, ZIOPHARM and Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany Advancing Next-Generation Non-Viral CAR-T Platform … – GlobeNewswire (press release)

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2017-04-03 NEWS

Intrexon, ZIOPHARM and Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany Advancing Next-Generation Non-Viral CART Platform …
GlobeNewswire (press release)
“Sleeping Beauty and the RTS® approach are a powerful combination to improve the manufacturing process and instill control over CAR-modified T cells co-expressing cytokines such as membrane-bound IL-15. The collaboration with Intrexon and Merck …

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2017-04-03 NEWS

Technology Networks

Patients’ Immune System May Impact Cancer Immunotherapy
Technology Networks
Higher or lower levels of certain immune cells in cancer patients may be associated with how well they respond to immunotherapy, according to preliminary results of a study conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI).

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2017-04-03 NEWS

Lab News

Leap forward made in synthetic biology
Lab News
Professor Jeff Boeke, from New York University and Sc 2.0 project director, said: “This work sets the stage for completion of designer, synthetic genomes to address unmet needs in medicine and industry. Beyond any one application, the papers confirm

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2017-04-03 NEWS

YourStory.com

Mayur Abhaya’s Rs 125-crore stem cell company secures future of likes of Aishwarya Rai’s daughter
YourStory.com
His company – Lifecell – has just bought over the stake held by its investor, Helion Ventures, and is looking at maintaining its position as the largest stem cell network in the country. It is launching an on-demand model for sharing cord blood cells.
Time To Improve Transplant Access for Seniors with Blood CancersMedPage Today
Once considered medical trash, umbilical cord blood is saving the lives of cancer patientsScroll.in

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2017-04-03 NEWS

The Scientist

More Biomarkers Needed for Cancer Immunotherapy
The Scientist
Determining who will benefit from immunotherapy is an enormous challenge. But by taking a comprehensive view—considering protein biomarkers, mutational changes, and immune cell signatures together—I believe we have a promising path forward.
Cancer Immunotherapies Treatment Strategies and Product Pipeline Review 2017EIN News (press release)

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