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Feb 2024
35m 55s

EP 122: Building genome-scale engineered...

Sano Genetics
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This week, we deep-dive into the world of genome engineering and yeast organisms with Leslie Mitchell. She’s the Co-founder and CEO of Neochromosome, a synthetic biology company specialising in whole chromosome delivery and highly automated synthesis of complex DNA. Leslie, one of the minds behind the trailblazing Synthetic Yeast Genome Project, discusses th ... Show More
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