Yield10 Bioscience
Yield10 Bioscience, Inc. is an agricultural bioscience company based in Woburn, Massachusetts, that focuses on developing innovative technologies to enhance crop yields and improve global food security. The company's Trait Factory is dedicated to creating high-value seed traits, particularly utilizing the oilseed Camelina sativa as a platform crop for sustainable seed products. These products include feedstock oils for renewable diesel, sustainable aviation biofuels, and omega-3 oils for various applications. Yield10 is also exploring the potential of producing biodegradable bioplastics in the future. The company has established research partnerships with organizations such as Bayer AG, Forage Genetics International, J. R. Simplot Company, and GDM Seeds Inc. to develop yield traits in crops like soybean, forage sorghum, and potato. Founded in 1992, Yield10 aims to optimize the flow of carbon within plants through advanced genetic modifications, contributing to significant improvements in agricultural productivity with reduced resource inputs.
Tepha, Inc. is a medical device company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, specializing in the development and manufacture of components utilizing proprietary biomaterial technology. The firm focuses on producing a new class of absorbable biomaterials known as polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), which are engineered with recombinant DNA technology. Tepha's product offerings include monofilament sutures and meshes designed for various surgical applications, such as soft tissue approximation, hernia repair, and pelvic floor reconstruction. Additionally, the company provides the P4HB regenerative polymer scaffold for treating stress urinary incontinence, along with surgical films and composite meshes that facilitate tissue attachment and minimize complications. Tepha aims to address unmet medical needs across multiple fields by offering innovative solutions characterized by superior flexibility, elasticity, biocompatibility, and strength retention.
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