Tech Transfer Roundup: Novo Nordisk Foundation, Broad Institute Team On Genomic Drivers Of Disease
Executive Summary
$47.5m partnership between the foundation and Broad researchers will mine genetic data for insights into disease mechanisms. MD Anderson, Nuvectis each unveil multiple new tie-ups.
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