Novo Nordisk, Bluebird Targeting ‘Lifelong’ Gene Therapies

Duo Hopes To Leapfrog Gene Editing Hemophilia Rivals

Novo Nordisk and bluebird bio will jointly develop genome editing treatments for genetic diseases, beginning with hemophilia.

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Pact will use bluebird’s gene editing platform based on its megaTAL technology • Source: Shutterstock

Novo Nordisk AS, a late entrant in the gene editing field, hopes it can leapfrog current competitors in the hemophilia space by linking up with US-based bluebird bio Inc. to develop a one-time, life-long therapy for the condition, starting from childhood.

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