Author Archives: oligofastx

Solid-phase synthesis in the amplification and sequencing of nucleic acids

The Oligofastx project covers the different phases of the development of oligonucleotide-based therapies, from design to production, and this is one of the reasons why the consortium is made up of seven companies, each specializing in different phases of the process. Today we talk about solid-phase synthesis. Oligonucleotides are short chains of different “building blocks” […]

Oligonucleotides for curing osteoporosis, premature aging in children and hepatitis B

OLIGOFASTX follows with great interest all the recent advances in the work with oligonucleotides, not only in terms of new lines of research, but also with respect to all the applications that are being developed close to the market. Because it is our ultimate goal and our objective: to provide solutions to diseases that do […]

Maurice Wilkins, the third man of the double helix

History is peppered with stories, legends and tales. And as in all of them, any biography of a person of international relevance, such as the one we are dealing with today, is full of anecdotes, joys and sorrows and betrayals. Recognizing all his valuable contributions, the life of Maurice Wilkins is marked by destiny: the […]

Anaplastic thyroid cancer: the most aggressive and lethal type of cancer

Thyroid cancer is a common malignancy of the endocrine system. There are four types: Papillary thyroid cancer is the most common of all thyroid cancers. Follicular thyroid cancer accounts for 10% of thyroid cancers. Medullary thyroid cancer represents 2% of thyroid cancers. Anaplastic thyroid cancer is the most advanced and aggressive of the thyroid cancers. […]

Guillain-Barré Syndrome: when the immune system attacks peripheral nerves

Today we are going to talk about one of those diseases classified as rare, for which there is, as yet, no solution. It is one of the diseases we are working on and researching at Oligofastx: Guillain-Barré syndrome. Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a neurological disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the peripheral nervous […]

The Most Excellent Nobel Laureates 2022: these were the winners in the categories of Chemistry and Medicine

The work of the most renowned scientists, artists and diplomats is rewarded every year at this time thanks to the Nobel Prizes. And the whole of society, but especially the scientific community, is always on the lookout to find out who wins such a distinguished title. Once again this year, we congratulate ourselves for the […]

Retinitis pigmentosa, a genetic vision pathology

Every last Sunday of September is celebrated the International Retinitis Pigmentosa Day, one of the rare and genetic diseases of the retina. Aware of the complications that the disease can bring, from Oligofastx we work together in the research and development of solutions based on the development of oligonucleotides to reach an effective treatment. This […]

Steinert’s myotonic dystrophy: when muscles become unresponsive

Today is International Myotonic Dystrophy Day, a rare disease with no treatment or cure to date. Although Myotonic Dystrophy is not within the Oligofastx project, it is one of the diseases on which Arthex Biotech (Oligofastx partner company) is researching and working to find a therapeutic solution. Specifically, Arthex is developing an experimental RNA-based drug […]