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Scaling genetic medicine with tRNA
Tune into this episode which explores how engineered tRNAs could treat thousands of rare diseases and cancers that share the same mutation.
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Transforming disease diagnosis with new nanoparticles
A new class of RNAs packed into extracellular vesicles have potential as biomarkers for prostate cancer and other diseases.
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How mRNA technology could revolutionise therapeutics
In this episode, we explore how mRNA technology could revolutionise cancer therapeutics.
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The real-time capture of transcription complex formation
Researchers have obtained images with a previously unseen level of detail, demonstrating how RNA polymerase opens the transcription bubble.
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Beyond the lab: screening
This report provides exclusive access to content on innovative screening methods to improve detection and diagnosis of prevalent conditions like cancer and metabolic disease, with expert insights from leading professionals in the field.
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The promise of vectors targeting the LDL receptor
In this Q&A, Pascaline Lécorché, Head of Chemical Biology at Vect-Horus, outlines the potential of RNA interference therapeutics and the challenges of their use in vivo. There are several strategies to overcome these, and why peptide-based vectors targeting the LDL receptor are a promising approach.
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Enhancing gene therapy with Circio
In this Q&A, Erik Wiklund, CEO of Circio, explains the key findings of their circVec circular RNA platform technology, why they chose AAV-based gene therapy for AATD as the lead programme, and their plans for the future to enhance the potency and reduce the cost of current gold-standard gene therapy.
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Developing precision medicine for gestational diabetes
Researchers have identified that gestational diabetes is associated with a deficit in placental expression of IGFBP1.
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M6A modification is crucial for HIV-1 survival
The discovery of three m6A modifications and their exact locations could lead to the development of drugs that inhibit viral RNA and protein production.
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Atlas of the human ovary offers huge potential for new treatments
Single-cell RNA sequencing of ovaries resulted in the identification of four major cell types and four immune cell subtypes.
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How nucleolar stress accelerates aging in mice
Dr Fernández-Capetillo shares his insights from a recent study conducted at the CNIO, elucidating how the expression of (PR)arginine-rich peptides affects ribosomal protein translation and accumulation, and how accelerated aging can be alleviated.
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Uncovering the functional role of sRNAs in bacterial adaptation
Researchers find how antibiotic treatments influence the microbiota, providing new strategies for preventing antibiotic-induced damage.
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Targeting Inc-HLX-2-7 shrinks group 3 medulloblastoma tumours
An intravenous treatment to block lnc-HLX-2-7 from binding to the HLX promoter shrunk medulloblastoma tumours, prolonging survival in mice.
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Uncovering the bidirectional relationship between PD and DM
Single-cell RNA analysis provides an immunological explanation for the association between periodontitis and diabetes mellitus.
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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.
