Molecular Mystery Solved: “Useless” RNA Segments Actually Help Cells Fight Stress
This study is the first to demonstrate that certain tRNA introns influence gene expression. Scientists have discovered that ...
'Junk' RNA segments found to play role in protein production and cell stress response
Scientists have discovered that some tiny segments of RNA thought to be junk instead have a functional role in suppressing ...
Computational tool incorporates transcriptome size to improve RNA-seq analysis
Researchers studying gene expression have access to vast amounts of data from cells or tissues. This is thanks to advances in ...
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RNA Can be Passed Down for Generations
There are many molecules with therapeutic potential, but it can be a challenge to deliver them to the right places at the ...
Can We Control Genetic Inheritance? New RNA Study Suggests It Might Be Possible
UMD researchers have discovered key mechanisms in gene regulation that could improve the design of RNA-based medicines.
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Single Cell RNA Sequencing A Game Changer in Understanding Disease at the Cellular Leve
In recent years, scientific advancements have transformed our understanding of diseases, particularly at the cellular level.
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Research Notes
Telomerase Structure Researchers at John Hopkins University recently elucidated the structure of telomerase by comparing the telomerase RNA genes of 32 different vertebrate species (J.L. Chen et al., ...
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Human Regulatory Sequences Reset Mouse Telomeres to Human Length
The mouse model in the study is reportedly quite different as it allows scientists to observe the aging process in a whole ...