Helix Nanotechnologies (YC Winter 2017)

TL;DR: Helix Nanotechnologies is a Y Combinator Winter 2017 startup Next-generation mRNA platform to solve cancer, COVID and climate., currently active with a team of 22.

Next-generation mRNA platform to solve cancer, COVID and climate.

YC ID
1560
YC Batch
Winter 2017
Status
Active
Team size
22
Industry
Healthcare, Drug Discovery and Delivery
Tags
Artificial Intelligence, Biotech, Genomics
YC profile
https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/helix-nanotechnologies

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Technology finds information and delivers physical products to us almost instantly. mRNA does the same for biology. At HelixNano, we see a world where treatments are cheap, progress is decentralized, and you can modify biology at the push of a button. By focusing on mRNA improvements from first principles, we’re getting there faster than we thought. Experiments that used to take months or years can be done in weeks and cost thousands instead of millions. The rate limiting step for our progress is now scientific curiosity. Rigid hierarchies and top-down decisions will miss the magic. Some of our most powerful technologies started out as side projects of junior team members. At HelixNano, every individual scientist can have a massive impact on the company's direction. And the more diverse o…

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Frequently asked questions

Is Helix Nanotechnologies a YC (Y Combinator) company?

Yes. Helix Nanotechnologies was funded by Y Combinator in the Winter 2017 batch. Next-generation mRNA platform to solve cancer, COVID and climate.

What does Helix Nanotechnologies do?

Technology finds information and delivers physical products to us almost instantly. mRNA does the same for biology. At HelixNano, we see a world where treatments are cheap, progress is decentralized, and you can modify biology at the push of a button. By focusing on mRNA improvements from first principles, we’re getti…

What YC batch was Helix Nanotechnologies in?

Helix Nanotechnologies was part of Y Combinator's Winter 2017 batch.

How big is Helix Nanotechnologies?

Helix Nanotechnologies has a team of 22 people according to Y Combinator's directory.

Is Helix Nanotechnologies still active?

Helix Nanotechnologies is currently listed as Active with a team of 22 in Y Combinator's directory.

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