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Chromatin Inc., of Chicago, entered partnerships with Cibus Genetics LLC, San Diego, Calif. National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario

Chromatin Inc., Chicago, Ill.
Cibus Genetics LLC, San Diego, Calif.
National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
Business: Agbio/Environmental

Under separate deals using Chromatin's mini-chromosome technology, Cibus and the council's Plant Biotechnology Institute will regenerate cells containing mini-chromosomes and develop them into mature canola plants. Initial work will focus on demonstrating the viability of mini-chromosomes. Later experiments will test the introduction of genes with commercial value, such as resistance to herbicides. Chromatin said that its mini-chromosome technology allows the simultaneous introduction of multiple genes into plants without disrupting the plant's own chromosomes. Initial results are expected this quarter.