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Twist Bioscience Corporation reports developments in synthetic biology built around its silicon-based DNA synthesis platform. Company updates cover synthetic DNA tools and services for diagnostics, therapeutics, industrial, agriculture and research markets, including oligos, genes, proteins, libraries, characterization data, antibody discovery solutions and NGS workflow tools.
Recurring announcements include fiscal results, business updates, product launches such as expanded clonal gene capabilities and library preparation kits, antibody discovery licensing, investor presentations and Nasdaq inducement equity awards for new employees.
Twist Bioscience Corporation has launched a new High Throughput Antibody Production platform that streamlines the process of generating purified antibodies from digital DNA sequences. This innovation is designed to alleviate bottlenecks in antibody discovery, enhancing efficiency in therapeutic screening. Customers can order antibody sequences through Twist's platform, which employs bioinformatics to filter viable sequences, allowing for the simultaneous production of thousands of distinct antibodies. Deliveries are typically made within 35 business days.
Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST) has joined the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) as a voting member. This involvement aims to enhance data protection technology awareness and explore standards for DNA as a long-term data storage medium. SNIA emphasizes the importance of developing vendor-neutral architectures and standards in the storage industry. Twist engages actively to guide the implementation of these new standards, which can potentially impact data storage methods in various sectors, including healthcare and industrial research.
Twist Bioscience (NASDAQ: TWST) has announced the promotion of Tracey Mullen to Senior Vice President of Operations and Nimisha Srivastava to Senior Vice President of Research and Development. This follows the departure of Patrick Weiss from his role as Chief Operating Officer to a strategic advisor position, effective April 21, 2022. Mullen brings extensive experience from her previous role as CEO of Abveris, while Srivastava has been pivotal in automating laboratory processes since joining Twist in 2014. The company continues its growth trajectory in synthetic biology.
Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST) will release its financial results for Q2 fiscal 2022, ending March 31, 2022, on May 5, 2022, after market close. A conference call for analysts and investors is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss these results and provide a business update. The press release will be available on their website ahead of the call. Twist specializes in synthetic DNA production, utilizing a unique silicon-based technology to manufacture synthetic DNA products for various industries, including healthcare and agriculture.
Twist Bioscience (NASDAQ: TWST) and MediSix Therapeutics have announced a collaboration to discover novel antibodies against five undisclosed targets. Twist will utilize its proprietary Library of Libraries for antibody discovery, while MediSix will develop CAR T-cell therapies for T-cell malignancies and autoimmune diseases. Twist is set to receive an upfront payment and may earn milestone payments and royalties on future sales. This partnership aims to address challenges in treating T-cell cancers and expands Twist's global footprint, particularly in the Asia Pacific region.
Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST) and Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA) announced a new four-year supply agreement, enhancing their collaboration in synthetic biology. This agreement marks an increase in Ginkgo's commitments to purchase synthetic DNA from Twist to support its growth across various industries, including vaccine manufacturing and agriculture. The partnership builds on a previous agreement from 2017, highlighting a significant order of approximately one billion base pairs of synthetic DNA.
Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST) has launched synthetic RNA positive controls for SARS-CoV-2, encapsulated in proprietary stainless steel minicapsules from Imagene SA. These minicapsules provide a stable, cost-effective solution for shipping and storing fragile RNA at room temperature, overcoming cold chain limitations. This product aims to facilitate COVID-19 monitoring in regions lacking adequate storage facilities. The launch builds on a 2019 partnership with Imagene, enhancing Twist's capabilities in supplying stable RNA and DNA products globally.
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Twist Bioscience (NASDAQ: TWST) has entered into an antibody discovery agreement with Kriya Therapeutics, focusing on delivering antibodies via adeno-associated viral gene therapy for oncology applications. This partnership aims to leverage Twist's advanced antibody libraries and Kriya's vector engineering platform. The collaboration seeks to enhance the precision of antibody delivery for cancer treatment and potentially expedite the development of novel gene therapies, thereby providing therapeutic benefits where they are most needed.
Twist Bioscience (NASDAQ: TWST) has joined the Digital Preservation Coalition’s Supporter Program, facilitating collaboration between members on digital content preservation. This program emphasizes the importance of long-term digital data storage solutions. CEO Emily M. Leproust expressed enthusiasm for engaging with members to refine their Century Archive DNA data storage solution. The DPC aims to address challenges faced by organizations storing valuable digital assets. This partnership may enhance Twist's position in the emerging DNA data storage market.