List of Gene Editing/CRISPR Companies in Texas - 7

For nearly 20 years, AgBiTech has been on a mission to make pest management more sustainable and farming more profitable. As the world's leading producer of NPV-based insecticides, we apply our expertise in research, field development and state-of-the art manufacturing to bring our solutions to major row crops around the world. We manufacture all products in-house at our global headquarters in Fort Worth, TX. Our relentless focus on quality and efficiency, allows us to produce consistent and cost effective biological products that have established us as the market leader in NPV production and commercialization. For further information, visit www.agbitech.com.

Alaunos Therapeutics (previously Ziopharm Oncology, Inc.) a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on discovering, acquiring, developing, and commercializing a portfolio of immuno-oncology therapies to treat patients with cancer. The company develops Sleeping Beauty platform, which is based on the non-viral genetic engineering of immune cells using a transposon/transposase system to engineer T-cells outside of the body for infusion; and Controlled IL-12 to stimulate expression of interleukin 12 or IL-12, a master regular of the immune system, in a controlled manner to focus the patient’s immune system to attack cancer cells. Its product candidates include T cell receptor + T therapies to target solid tumors; chimeric antigen receptor + T cell therapies targeting CD19 for hematologic malignancies; and Ad-RTS-hIL-12 plus veledimex, a gene delivery system to regulate production of IL-12 to treat patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme in adults. The company has a license agreement with PGEN Therapeutics, Inc.; research and development agreement with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; a patent license agreement with the National Cancer Institute; and a cooperative research and development agreement with the National Cancer Institute. The company was formerly known as ZIOPHARM Oncology, Inc. and changed its name to Alaunos Therapeutics, Inc. in January 2022. Alaunos Therapeutics, Inc. is based in Houston, Texas.

The science of genetics. The business of discovery. Colossal is a breakthrough bioscience and genetic engineering company that builds radical new technologies to advance the field of genomics. Colossal creates disruptive technologies for extinct species restoration, critically endangered species protection and the repopulation of critical ecosystems that support the continuation of life on Earth. The company is the first to apply CRISPR technology for the purposes of species de-extinction, beginning with the woolly mammoth. Colossal is accepting humanity's duty to restore Earth to a healthier state, while also solving for the future economies and biological necessities of the human condition through cutting-edge science and technologies.

March Biosciences, Inc is a clinical-stage cell therapy company with a mission to transform patient care in the most challenging hematological malignancies. March Bio's lead asset is at the end of Phase I trials for T-cell malignancies, diseases with a dismal prognosis that is currently unaddressed by CAR-T and targeted therapy technologies. The company's pipeline is designed to expand on these early successes to more broadly impact other high-challenge cancers.

RiceTec stands at the forefront of sustainable rice agriculture, dedicated to innovation and excellence since its establishment in 1988. Based in Alvin, Texas, our vision is to lead innovation for sustainable rice agriculture, envisioning a future where rice farming creates more value for farmers, consumers, and the planet. As the sole seed company exclusively focused on rice, RiceTec has been instrumental in revolutionizing the rice seed industry. Key milestones include the creation of the first hybrid cross in 1988, the release of the first hybrid in 2000, and the introduction of the first herbicide-tolerant trait in 2003, underscoring our commitment to technological advancement. Operating globally, RiceTec serves a diverse customer base. In the US, we have operations, production sites, and research facilities in Texas, maintain commercial and research centers in Arkansas, and operate a research station in Puerto Rico. In Mercosur, RiceTec has commercial and research facilities in Brazil and Uruguay. In India, we are deeply engaged in commercial and research activities in Delhi, supported by a research station in Hyderabad. Committed to global sustainability, RiceTec exports to countries including Spain, Italy, Colombia, Angola, Belize, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Paraguay, Bangladesh, and Vietnam. Our Vision Sustainable rice agriculture that creates more value for farmers, consumers, and the planet Our Mission To lead innovation for sustainable rice agriculture

Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc. seeks motivated individuals to become a part of its team. The company offers a variety of career opportunities. Santa Cruz Biotechnology provides a comfortable work environment that fosters collaborative relationships amongst goal-oriented professionals. Our Dallas, TX headquarters office is conveniently located off Interstate 35E, northwest of downtown Dallas where a variety of excellent restaurants, shopping and entertainment await. Dallas is perfect for anyone who lives an active lifestyle; trails, lakes and golf courses abound! Dallas is home to the Dallas Cowboys football team, Dallas Mavericks basketball team, Dallas Stars hockey team and FC Dallas soccer team; it is also within easy driving distance to Arlington where you can find the Texas Rangers baseball team. Will Rogers Memorial Center located in nearby Fort Worth offers frequent horse shows, rodeos, expositions and concerts. Other renowned attractions include the Dallas World Aquarium, Dallas Zoo, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, and the annual State Fair of Texas. U.S. News and World Report named fifty Dallas-Ft Worth area high schools in the America's Best High Schools List for 2015, including the #1 spot.