GW Wins Contract to Develop Antidote-Bearing Organisms to Protect Against Biological, Chemical Threats

GW researchers will use CRISPR/Cas9 technology to genetically modify commensal organisms to help neutralize threats experienced by warfighters and first responders

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences researchers have been awarded a $3.6 million contract to genetically modify commensal organisms to produce antidotes for harmful biological and chemical agents, such as anthrax, Ebola, and even COVID-19.

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