Moderna Expands mRNA Capability Through $85m OriCiro Acquisition
Executive Summary
Moderna has made its first-ever acquisition with the $85m purchase of OriCiro Genomics, a Japanese bioventure with DNA synthesis and amplification technology. The deal is expected to contribute to Moderna’s capabilities in both manufacturing and R&D.
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