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Locus Biosciences

www.locus-bio.com

 
Locus Biosciences` novel approach to precision antimicrobials works by taking advantage of an immune system present in many bacteria called the CRISPR-Cas system. The CRISPR-Cas system protects bacteria from invaders such as viruses by creating a small strand of RNA called a CRISPR RNA, which matches a DNA sequence specific to a given invader. If the CRISPR RNA is matched to a complementary DNA sequence, the Cas proteins will cleave the invading DNA.
  • Number of Employees: 25-100
  • Annual Revenue: $0-1 Million
  • www.locus-bio.com
  • 7020 Kit Creek Road Suite 210
    Research Triangle Park, NC USA
  • Phone: 919.313.9648

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Funding

Locus Biosciences raised $19M on 11/14/2017

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