Why Pfizer's Deal With Beam Therapeutics Is a Smart Move

Keith Speights and Brian Orelli, PhD, The Motley Fool

Sun, Jan 23, 2022, 11:28 AM3 min read

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Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) recently announced a collaboration with Beam Therapeutics (NASDAQ: BEAM) to develop gene-editing therapies targeting rare genetic diseases. In this Motley Fool Live video, recorded on Jan. 12., Fool contributors Keith Speights and Brian Orelli discuss why Pfizer's deal with Beam appears to be a smart move. Keith Speights: We mentioned this on Monday I believe, that Pfizer had announced a collaboration with Beam Therapeutics to develop therapies targeting rare genetic diseases.

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