Durham, N.C., Gene Therapy Firms Unconventional Technology Shows Potential.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News) From: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News | Date: June 21, 2000| Author: Ranii, David | COPYRIGHT 2000 Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Jun. 21--DURHAM, N.C.--Being a gene therapy company is enough to make Intronn, a tiny venture with heroic ambitions, stand out from the Triangle's growing roster of biotechnology firms.

But even within the esoteric and controversial world of gene therapy, Intronn stands apart.

Most gene therapy, which involves recasting the genetic makeup of living cells, focuses on DNA, cells' basic genetic material. But Intronn's patented technology interacts with RNA, which...