rna
How mRNA Splicing Defects Trigger Cancer
Disruption of normal mRNA splicing can lead to DNA damage and the activation of apoptosis, according to a study in flies.
How Eukaryotic Genes Get Spliced
Two RNA sequences, TSA and TSB, have been shown to be necessary and sufficient for trans-splicing in flies.
RNA Interference In A Test Tube
Researchers have identified the seven proteins minimally required for RNA interference, an essential tool used by cell biologists around the world.
Delivering mRNA To Treat Neurological Diseases
By protecting the mRNA in a nanopolymer, scientists have opened up the possibility of using mRNA for gene therapy.
Community Curated Database For LncRNA
A wiki-style database hopes to serve as an online encyclopedia of lncRNA by and for the scientific community.
BGI Researchers Uncover Extensive RNA Editing In Human Cells
In a new study published in Nature Biotechnology, researchers from genomics company BGI report evidence of extensive RNA editing in a human cell line.
