Newsletter | May 14, 2025

05.14.25 -- A Checklist For Mechanism-Based Potency Testing In Cell Therapy

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A Checklist For Mechanism-Based Potency Testing In Cell Therapy

New research concludes that potency cannot be decoupled from a product's mechanism of action because surrogate markers fail to capture functional relevance.

Background-Free Analysis Of Mouse TILs

Syngeneic mouse tumor models are crucial for immunotherapy research, but variability in TILs and nonspecific binding complicate analysis.

Efficient Gene Expression Profiling For Biomarker Identification

Solutions for automating qPCR and digital PCR (dPCR) gene expression analysis workflows can help translational research laboratories derive valuable gene expression profiles.

Replicate Bioscience And Cytiva Collaborate To Deliver srRNA-LNP Vaccines

Discover how self-replicating RNA (srRNA) can revolutionize vaccine development with sustained protein expression, lower doses, and fewer side effects to advance next-gen RNA therapeutics.

Understanding RNA Higher-Order Structure Dynamics For CRISPR Applications

Scientists are gaining valuable knowledge about the structural dynamics of guide RNAs used in CRISPR-Cas9. This deeper understanding could pave the way for improved gene editing tools.

Navigating Next-Generation Quality Control Strategies For AAV Testing

AAV-based gene therapies, while promising, require rigorous quality control through advanced methodologies to ensure safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance.

Variant-Aware Therapeutic Guide Selection

Discover a technology that identifies CRISPR guide RNAs with minimal off-target effects for therapeutic gene editing by screening thousands of genomes and incorporating genetic diversity across populations.

Optimal Tech For Predicting Drug Responses At The Cellular Level

Explore how preserving spatial molecular information and leveraging AI-driven spatial-omics can transform treatment prediction, patient stratification, and personalized medicine.

Innovating The mAb Characterization Process

Understanding the characteristics of a molecule's "personality" is crucial for optimizing development and manufacturing. Learn how to overcome the challenges in the characterization process.

Unlocking The IP Benefits Of Novel Nucleases In CRISPR Therapies

Incorporating novel nucleases into CRISPR therapies enhances intellectual property benefits through improved licensing, strategic protections, and access to new gene targets.

12-Color Immunophenotyping of Whole Blood Using BD FACSDuet

This study evaluates a fully automated BD FACSDuet–FACSLyric workflow versus manual processing.

TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH SOLUTIONS

Unlock The Power Of Automated Cell Isolation - Miltenyi Biotec

LC/MS/MS Vs. LC/HRMS: Identifying And Quantifying Oligonucleotides - Aliri Bioanalysis

High-Fidelity Nuclease For Therapeutic Breakthroughs - Synthego Corporation

Cell Expansion Containers - Charter Medical

Translational And Biomarker Sciences: Enabling Breakthroughs - Precision for Medicine

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