RNAissance


RNAissance Ag is a pioneering company focused on developing RNAi-based biopesticides for sustainable agriculture. Their mission is to create highly specific, environmentally friendly pest control solutions that address the challenges of insect resistance and ecosystem impact. Backed by collaborations with research institutions and venture partners, they leverage innovative low-cost manufacturing platforms to bring effective biopesticides to market, aiming to revolutionize pest management and promote biodiversity.

Industries

biotechnology

Nr. of Employees

small (1-50)

RNAissance

1005 North Warson Road, Suite 375, St. Louis, MO 63132


Patents

Methods and compositions for increased double stranded RNA production

US-11718851-B2

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Methods and compositions for increased double stranded RNA production

US-10704045-B2

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Compositions and methods using capsids resistant to hydrolases

US-10428329-B2

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Compositions and methods using capsids resistant to hydrolases

US-9822361-B2

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Process for purifying VLPs

US-9181531-B2

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Products

Sprayable RNAi biopesticide formulations

Spray-delivered nucleic-acid-based biopesticides designed to silence essential genes in specific insect pests, formulated for field application and environmental biodegradability.

Low-cost dsRNA manufacturing platform (laboratory scale)

A laboratory-scale dsRNA production platform reported to enable dsRNA production at low per-gram cost to support commercial opportunities in agriculture and related markets.


Services

Collaborative laboratory research and joint-development arrangements to advance RNAi-based biopesticide discovery, formulation, and testing.

Bench-scale fermentation and downstream process development to produce microbially-derived dsRNA and to optimize upstream/downstream workflows for R&D use.

Design and execution of insect bioassays, colony maintenance, and whole-plant assays in laboratory, greenhouse and field settings to evaluate biopesticide performance.

Expertise Areas

  • RNAi biopesticide development
  • Biomanufacturing and fermentation process development
  • Entomology and insect bioassays
  • Strain engineering and microbial production
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Key Technologies

  • RNA interference (RNAi)
  • Microbial dsRNA production
  • Benchtop and stirred bioreactors (1–10 L)
  • Downstream purification for microbially-derived biomolecules
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News & Updates

Feature article highlighting Steve Meyer's journey and vision for RNAissance Ag.

Coverage of RNAissance Ag's innovative RNAi pest control solutions and their impact on sustainable agriculture.

Announcement of Steve Meyer's appointment as CEO, emphasizing his experience and vision.

News about leadership development within the parent company, TechAccel.

Support for the University of Missouri’s Plant Science conference, highlighting collaboration.

Coverage of RNAi technology development and its potential in agriculture and beyond.

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