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ERS Genomics and KU Leuven Sign CRISPR/Cas9 License Agreement to Expand CRISPR-Enabled Research Services

Source: PR Newswire • Published: 22 Oct 2026, 08:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from PR Newswire.

A news article about a university core facility licensing foundational CRISPR/Cas9 patents to expand its genome‑engineering service offerings for researchers.

ERS Genomics and KU Leuven Sign CRISPR/Cas9 License Agreement to Expand CRISPR-Enabled Research Services
Key Takeaways
  • KU Leuven's Leuven Viral Vector Core secured a non-exclusive license to ERS Genomics' foundational CRISPR/Cas9 patent portfolio.
  • The license allows the core to offer CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome engineering including engineered cellular disease models and iPSC lines.
  • ERS Genomics' CVC patent estate includes over 130 issued patents and provides licensed access for research tools and services.
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