NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – French genome engineering company Cellectis said yesterday that it will collaborate with the French National Institute for Agricultural Research, or INRA, to investigate the use of Cellectis' technology in a range of applications.
Under the five-year, non-exclusive agreement, Cellectis and INRA will investigate the potential of a range of technologies in which Cellectis specializes, including reverse genetics, homologous recombination, and gene targeting, in applications such as cell biology and plant and animal biotechnology.
Cellectis and INRA said they plan to work together to disseminate results of their studies and transfer technology, particularly to small and medium companies in the agrofood, agriculture, and environment sectors.
The partnership covers genome engineering for all living species except humans, and will be overseen by a steering committee comprising three representatives from each organization, Cellectis said.