All RNAs articles – Page 4
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CRISPR activation: quicker diagnosis of rare genetic diseases
Using CRISPRa to activate genes in readily accessible cells provides an effective and accurate diagnosis of genetic diseases.
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ArticleRNA interference and its role in Alzheimer’s disease
New data provides an explanation for why, in almost all neurodegenerative diseases, disease sets in as cells age.
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NewsChanges in CD4+ T cells associated with autoimmune diseases
Genetic factors that promote disease development accumulated in CD4+ T cells exhibiting specific gene programmes.
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New technology to effectively regulate gene expression
A new strategy enables researchers to be more precise in the control of gene expression of a therapeutic protein.
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ArticleThe future of mRNA biology and AI convergence
In the rapidly evolving landscape of mRNA biology and artificial intelligence (AI), Anima Biotech stands at the forefront, a unique approach that reshapes our understanding of diseases and transforms the drug discovery process. mRNA biology holds immense potential with RNAi drugs in the market and mRNA vaccines showing promise, particularly ...
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ReportBeyond the lab: RNA
Download this exclusive content focusing on new RNA editing technology, the challenges and opportunities presented and the potential of RNA-based therapeutics.
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ArticleExploring liver disease therapies
Ochre Bio is at the forefront of therapeutic innovation, focusing primarily on liver diseases. Their core mission revolves around the development of RNA therapies, primarily in the preclinical stage, using a 'human-first' approach. They employ real human tissue, such as 'liver slices' and whole human livers, in their preclinical pipeline ...
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NewsNew algorithm identifies a novel CRISPR-Cas system
Findings of rare CRISPR-linked gene modules and a novel CRISPR-Cas system have promising implications for genomic therapeutics.
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NewsNoncoding RNA could be a new target for acute myeloid leukaemia
Discovery about the DNA of leukaemia cells suggests promising target for gene therapy in paediatric oncology.
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NewsPotential for improved rheumatoid arthritis treatment
Six types of inflammation with various cell types and disease pathways identified may provide better treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
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NewsHuntington’s disease: danger of repeated DNA sequences
Scientists find a way to slow the progression of Huntington’s disease by analysing DNA and find the basis of a potential treatment.
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Potential new targets for chronic liver disease
Fatty liver disease treatments may become more effective after identification and greater understanding of more drug targets.
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NewsUnderstanding Z-RNA structure could provide new treatments
A $1.2 million grant has been given to observe how Z-RNA is formed and explore its benefits for various diseases.
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NewsMidbody remnants following mitosis could combat cancer
Midbody’s role in cell signalling and stimulating cell proliferation offers an opportunity to detect cancer.
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WebinarComplete aggregate and particle characterisation of protein, gene and cell therapies
Join us to learn about the importance of subvisible particle characterisation for better product stability, ensuring patient safety from early-phase development through USP 788 lot release testing.
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NewsAlcohol-associated liver disease linked to abnormal splicing deregulation
Splicing deregulation is potential drug target and diagnostic tool, but can be affected by alcohol consumption and thus chronic liver disease.
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NewsNovel targets identified for treatment of schistosomiasis
Researchers from Brazil discovered that survival of the parasitic worm that cause the disease schistosomiasis, depends on expression of a specific type of RNA. In animal trials, inhibition of the molecule interrupted the infection.
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ArticleMalaria unravelled: decoding the parasite's gene expression control
Researchers from Tokyo Tech's World Research Hub Initiative conducted a study to investigate the regulation of gene expression in the apicoplast of the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum.
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NewsDouble face of RNase as a treatment for systemic autoimmune diseases
Japanese research shows that treating systemic autoimmune diseases with RNases can be detrimental, depending on the composition of the immune complex.
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ArticleRare autoantibody diseases: an innovative targeted pathway
Dr Katie Abouzahr outlines how precision targeting utilising the neonatal fragment crystallisable receptor pathway may provide accessible new treatments for autoantibody diseases.