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Founded in 2020, GenAssist develops gene therapies based on the TAM (Targeted AID-based Mutagenesis) base editing technology, with the first product indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).-Fineline Info & Tech<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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