Caribou Biosciences (NSDQ:CRBU) has announced the publication of data showing that its CRISPR hybrid RNA-DNA (chRDNA) guide technology supports better CRISPR associated protein 9 (Cas9) specificity compared with all-RNA guides. The Berkeley, California–based company’s technology thus enabled accuracy in intended genomic edits in cells while minimizing off-target events. High Cas9 specificity is useful in the…
Caribou Biosciences adds Nancy Whiting to its board of directors
CRISPR genome-editing biopharma firm Caribou Biosciences (NSDQ:CRBU) has appointed Nancy Whiting to its board of directors. Whiting had previously worked at Seagen (formerly known as Seattle Genetics) for 14 years and had three years of experience at GSK. At Seagen, she was involved in the development of several drugs, including Adcetris, Padcev, Tukysa, tisotumab vedotin…