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Engage Bio

Engage Bio has developed Tethosomes, a new class of non-viral DNA which finally unleashes potent, durable, redosable, and scalable genetic medicine. In 2026 Engage was acquired by Eli Lilly.

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Engage Bio has developed Tethosomes, a new class of non-viral DNA which finally unleashes potent, durable, redosable, and scalable genetic medicine. In 2026 Engage was acquired by Eli Lilly.

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