Extraordinary
Genomics for
Human Health

 

At Fauna Bio we examine highly conserved genes and pathways when we examine disease resistance across species (using the very high resolution Zoonomia alignments published in Science in April 2023) .

Our platform enriches for human druggable targets in multiple disease areas. 

We have curated hundreds of functional genomics studies (RNA seq and proteomics) that we use to examine how genes and pathways function in human disease and preclinical models.  

We validate all genes and compound predictions in human cell assays in 2D and 3D in our own wetlab in Emeryville, California with research scientists who are experts at human disease modeling.

We only prioritize targets with strong human genomics support from resources such as the UK Biobank (association studies fully integrated into Convergence (TM)

Our Collaborators

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Our Approach

  • Here’s what we’ve discovered so far and why examining human data is not enough.

  • We share genetic information with mammals that have evolved to resist many of the common ailments and challenges we face. These unique species repair, regenerate, and thrive.

  • The key to our success lies in our unique data and how we use it: Mapping natural patterns of disease resistance to known human disease pathways and directly finding molecules that mimic this effect.

  • By combining expertise in extreme and novel biology with an AI-led discovery engine, and a new approach to therapeutics, Fauna Bio has the potential to unlock radical improvements in human health and longevity.

  • Our process is built on human data at every step.

  • Fauna Bio brings together the right people to use genetic data in the right way to improve human health.

  • Learn More

    info@faunabio.com

Publications

Congratulations to Fauna SAB member Dr. Elinor Karlsson and Fauna CTO Dr. Linda Goodman on their work featured in a new special issue of Science Magazine!
See the full project at Zoonomia.com

Science Issue Here

 

A comparative genomics multitool for scientific discovery and conservation

Genetic variation drives seasonal onset of hibernation in the 13-lined ground squirrel

Parallel Accelerated Evolution in Distant Hibernators Reveals Candidate Cis Elements and Genetic Circuits Regulating Mammalian Obesity