Divergence is a research and development company dedicated to the discovery of effective and ecologically sound strategies for the control of parasites and other pests. The Company’s initial focus is on parasitic nematodes, one of the world’s major pest groups. Nematodes are roundworms that cause billions of dollars in damage annually to numerous crops, including soybeans, corn, cotton, strawberries, and bananas. Nematodes causing important human diseases include hookworm, whipworm, roundworm (Ascaris), and the filarial worms responsible for lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis.

Recent Milestones
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Divergence was acquired by Monsanto. (2/22/11)

Posted 2/22/11 at 7:44pm via yahoo.com
Divergence received $11.8M in Series C funding. (2/11/09)

Posted 6/19/09 at 11:56am via cleantech.com
Divergence added James P. McCarter, M.D., Ph.D as Founder, President, and Chief Scientific Officer.

Posted 6/19/09 at 11:47am
Divergence added Derek K. Rapp as CEO.

Posted 6/19/09 at 11:47am
Divergence added Deryck Jeremy Williams, Ph.D. as Vice President of Discovery Research.

Posted 6/19/09 at 11:49am
Divergence added Michelle Coutu Hresko, Ph.D. as Senior Director of Protein Engineering.

Posted 6/19/09 at 11:49am