Portuguese scientist from the Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica have reduced the size of helper plasmids for recombinant adeno-associated viral (rAAV) production, which could simplify manufacturing and cut costs. Fewer adenoviral genes have to be integrated and regulated which simplifies the cell line development process.

UK’s Legal Aid Agency Experiences Cyberattack
A UK Ministry of Justice executive agency was targeted in a cyberattack, compromising its systems. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in cybersecurity, prompting a review of