Abstract: Disclosed are engineered retrons and methods of use such as to modify the genome of a host (e.g., mammalian) cell by delivering the engineered retron or the encoded ncRNA in vitro or in vivo to the host (e.g., mammalian) cell.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for modulating cell surface proteins and receptor complexes using a novel class of glycan conjugates that can be used to engage the signaling pathways within desired c cell types. Such defined cell-targeting bioactive glyco-ligands are directed for cell engagement and activation in therapeutic applications.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for populating the gastrointestinal tract of a subject are described. Methods include administering to a subject a therapeutic composition comprising a purified population of spore-forming bacteria produced by providing a fecal material and subjecting the material to a treatment step resulting in purification of spore-forming bacteria. Methods include administering an amount effective to engraft and/or augment in the gastrointestinal tract in order to treat or prevent a dysbiosis in the mammalian subject.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions related to EVs useful as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to glyconucleic acids, such as glycoRNA and glycoDNA described herein. Provided are glycosylated ribonucleic acid (glycoRNA)-related methods and compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are engineered retrons and methods of use such as to modify the genome of a host (e.g., mammalian) cell by delivering the engineered retron or the encoded ncRNA in vitro or in vivo to the host (e.g., mammalian) cell.

Abstract: Circular RNA, along with related compositions and methods are described herein. In some embodiments, the inventive circular RNA comprises post splicing group I in iron fragments, spacers, an IRES, optional duplex forming regions, and more than one expression sequence. In some embodiments, the expression sequences are separated by one or more polynucleotide sequences encoding a cleavage site. In some embodiments, circular RNA of the invention has improved expression, functional stability, immunogenicity, ease of manufacturing, and/or half-life when compared to linear RNA. In some embodiments, inventive methods and constructs result in improved circularization efficiency, splicing efficiency, and/or purity when compared to existing RNA circularization approaches.

Abstract: The present disclosure details various compositions and/or methods of optimizing delivery systems the localized delivery of nucleic acid sequences, polypeptides or peptides for use in therapeutics and/or diagnostics.

Abstract: Disclosed are engineered retrons and methods of use such as to modify the genome of a host (e.g., mammalian) cell by delivering the engineered retron or the encoded ncRNA in vitro or in vivo to the host (e.g., mammalian) cell.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are circular RNAs and transfer vehicles, along with related compositions and methods of treatment. The circular RNAs can comprise group I intron fragments, spacers, an IRES, duplex forming regions, and/or an expression sequence, thereby having the features of improved expression, functional stability, low immunogenicity, ease of manufacturing, and/or extended half-life compared to linear RNA. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such circular RNAs and transfer vehicles are particularly suitable for efficient protein expression in immune cells in vivo. Also disclosed are precursor RNAs and materials useful in producing the precursor or circular RNAs, which have improved circularization efficiency and/or are compatible with effective circular RNA purification methods.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising lipid nanoparticles capable of delivering polynucleotide payloads to target non-liver organs.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to glyconucleic acids, such as glycoRNA and glycoDNA described herein. Provided are glycosylated ribonucleic acid (glycoRNA)-related methods and compositions.

Abstract: Circular RNA, along with related compositions and methods are described herein. In some embodiments, the inventive circular RNA comprises group I intron fragments, spacers, an IRES, duplex forming regions, and an expression sequence. In some embodiments, the expression sequence encodes an antigen. In some embodiments, circular RNA of the invention has improved expression, functional stability, immunogenicity, ease of manufacturing, and/or half-life when compared to linear RNA. In some embodiments, inventive methods and constructs result in improved circularization efficiency, splicing efficiency, and/or purity when compared to existing RNA circularization approaches.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are therapeutic compositions containing non-pathogenic, germination-competent bacterial spores, for the prevention, control, and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, disorders and conditions and for general nutritional health.

Abstract: Circular RNA, along with related compositions and methods are described herein. In some embodiments, the inventive circular RNA comprises group I intron fragments, spacers, an IRES, duplex forming regions, and an expression sequence. In some embodiments, the expression sequence encodes an antigen. In some embodiments, circular RNA of the invention has improved expression, functional stability, immunogenicity, ease of manufacturing, and/or half-life when compared to linear RNA. In some embodiments, inventive methods and constructs result in improved circularization efficiency, splicing efficiency, and/or purity when compared to existing RNA circularization approaches.

Abstract: Disclosed are engineered retrons and methods of use such as to modify the genome of a host (e.g., mammalian) cell by delivering the engineered retron or the encoded ncRNA in vitro or in vivo to the host (e.g., mammalian) cell.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions related to Prevotella EVs useful as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising instructions stored thereon. When executed by at least one processor, the instructions may be configured to cause a computing system to at least receive a message, the message including a header, an encrypted symmetric key, and an encrypted body, decrypt the encrypted symmetric key using a private key to generate a decrypted symmetric key, decrypt the encrypted body using the decrypted symmetric key to generate a decrypted body, and store the header, the decrypted symmetric key, and the decrypted body in long-term storage.

Abstract: Enterically-coated solid dosage forms containing a pharmaceutical agent which includes bacteria and/or microbial extracellular vesicles (mEVs) are provided. Methods of treatment using such solid dosage forms are also provided.

Abstract: Circular RNA and transfer vehicles, along with related compositions and methods are described herein. In some embodiments, the inventive circular RNA comprises group I intron fragments, spacers, an IRES, duplex forming regions, and an expression sequence. In some embodiments, the expression sequence encodes a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR). In some embodiments, circular RNA of the invention has improved expression, functional stability, immunogenicity, ease of manufacturing, and/or half-life when compared to linear RNA. In some embodiments, inventive methods and constructs result in improved circularization efficiency, splicing efficiency, and/or purity when compared to existing RNA circularization approaches.