Moderna to scoop up genomics company for $85M

Moderna is set to acquire OriCiro for $85 million.

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OriCiro Genomics K.K. is a company that specializes in cell-free DNA synthesis and amplification technologies, according to a Jan. 4 Moderna news release.

“With this acquisition, we obtain best-in-class tools for cell-free synthesis and amplification of plasmid DNA, a key building block in mRNA manufacturing,” Stéphane Bancel, CEO of Moderna, said in the release. “OriCiro’s technology strategically complements our manufacturing expertise and further accelerates our research and development engine.”

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