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Algorithm helps find best drug targets for all COVID-19 variants
A new computer algorithm has identified highly conserved sequences in viral proteins that could make the best drug targets for COVID-19.
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Novel group of small molecules show promise against SARS-CoV-2
Researchers in Germany have identified 69 small molecules as binding partners for genomic RNA of SARS-CoV-2, possibly leading to new drugs.
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How engineered RNA binding proteins delivered in vivo by gene therapy could treat myotonic dystrophy
In this article, Dr Jim Burns discusses promising pre-clinical results of how a new platform could treat the root cause of many devastating genetic diseases including myotonic dystrophy type 1.
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New class of compounds found to block coronavirus reproduction
In cell cultures, a compound named STM2457 was shown to interfere with coronavirus replication, making it a potential treatment for SARS-CoV-2.
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Novel vaccine against coronaviruses protects mice from infection
A new mRNA-based vaccine has demonstrated success at protecting against multiple coronaviruses in pre-clinical studies.
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Application note: Effectiveness of CRISPR‑Cas9 using pools of synthetic crRNAs in high-content analysis screening experiments
Chemical synthesis of guide RNAs for CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing enables accurate and rapid production of CRISPR libraries and screening in an arrayed, one-gene-per-well fashion.
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Novel mRNA vaccine provides full protection against malaria in mice
A new mRNA vaccine based on the malaria circumsporozoite protein was shown to elicit a robust immune response in mice.
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Human cells can write RNA sequences into DNA, study shows
For the first time, scientists have found evidence that polymerase theta can write RNA segments back into DNA.
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New algorithm could make CRISPR gene editing more precise
Researchers have created an algorithm that can predict the efficiencies of guide RNAs for CRISPR, potentially making it more precise.
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Method for high-throughput RNA sequencing in single cells developed
A new method named scifi-RNA-seq marks the RNA of cells with specific barcodes, enabling the sequencing of many cells at the same time.
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RT-ddPCR assay developed to quantify regions of SARS-CoV-2 RNA
Scientists have created a RT-ddPCR assay to analyse both the non-coding and coding RNA regions of SARS-CoV-2.
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SARS-CoV-2 RNA analysis reveals potential treatment targets
Researchers have explored the interaction between SARS-CoV-2 RNA and the host cell, uncovering possible targets to prevent viral replication.
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Potential COVID-19 antiviral formulated with siRNA-nanoparticles
Scientists have created an antiviral therapy using lipid nanoparticles that deliver siRNA to the lungs to treat COVID-19 in mice.
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Single-cell approach generates RNA atlas of breast cancer tissue
Researchers have measured the gene expression of healthy and cancerous single cells from breast tissue, creating an 'RNA atlas'.
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Researchers reveal frameshifting as SARS-CoV-2 drug target
A critical stage of the SARS-CoV-2 replication process, known as frameshifting, could be targeted by new drugs, researchers say.
