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September 15, 2021

Synthetic DNA healthtech helping the vaccine race secures $125m

The field of genetic medicine is growing at pace: but it relies on a supply of DNA.


Freya Pratty

2 min read

From gene therapy and cancer treatments to next generation coronavirus vaccines, the world of genetic medicine is expanding at pace. Pivotal to the whole field is one thing: the availability of DNA. 

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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