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Microbiome

Elanco and Ginkgo launch animal health company

by Matt Blois
April 16, 2022 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 100, Issue 13

 

Elanco Animal Health and Ginkgo Bioworks are launching BiomEdit, a company that will use microbiome science to develop drugs, nutritional products, and disease-monitoring methods for livestock. The new firm hopes to address antibiotic resistance and improve sustainability. It is starting up with $40 million in funding from outside investors. Elanco is putting its microbiome R&D initiative into BiomEdit to focus on pet health. Elanco and Ginkgo will have a combined 40% stake in the company.

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