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Refuge Biotechnologies

www.refugebiotech.com

 
Refuge is leveraging gene engineering technologies known as CRISPR interference (CRISPRi) and CRISPR activation (CRISPRa) to develop therapeutic cells that are programmed to make decisions inside the patient`s body.
  • Number of Employees: 0-25
  • Annual Revenue: $0-1 Million

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Funding

Refuge Biotechnologies raised $25M on 05/02/2018

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