GreenLight Biosciences Acquires Bayer's Topical RNA IP portfolio
MAY 24, 2021
Greenlight Biosciences, a developer of RNA-based solutions for agriculture and pharmaceutical applications, has acquired the rights to portions of Bayer’s topical RNA intellectual property portfolio. These assets include bee health capabilities to protect against Varroa mites, a major threat to honeybees. The RNA-based Varroa mite control advance allows for direct targeting of the Varroa mite, without harming the honeybee.
Whilst the widespread utilisation of RNA in pest control has not previously been possible due to the associated high costs of production and slow production times, GreenLight expects its proprietary, cell-free method to allow for the production low-cost, high-scale RNA.