Pairwise Licenses Gene Editing Platform to CIMMYT
June 18, 2025| |
Pairwise has entered a landmark licensing agreement with the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) to provide access to its Fulcrum™ gene editing platform, including the advanced SHARC™ CRISPR enzyme. This partnership will accelerate the development of improved crop varieties for smallholder farmers across 20 countries.
The Fulcrum™ Platform includes Pairwise-developed gene editing tools for cutting, base editing, and templated editing. It is a toolbox that enables not only turning a characteristic on or off but also tuning it, like a dimmer switch, to tailor the trait and deliver the optimum phenotype.
"Our Fulcrum Platform was built to help scientists solve urgent, real-world challenges in agriculture," said Ian Miller, Chief Operating Officer at Pairwise. "This agreement allows CIMMYT to use our powerful CRISPR tools to deliver real-world improvements for farmers facing food insecurity and climate pressure," he added.
For more details, read the news article on the CIMMYT website.
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