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Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is a biologically important type of molecule that consists of a long chain of nucleotide units. Each nucleotide consists of a nitrogenous base, a ribose sugar, and a phosphate.

A new national Career Development Consortium for Excellence in Glycosciences

Over the next five years, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, will award approximately $20 million to four academic centers to launch a new national Career Development Consortium for Excellence in Glycosciences.

30 Aug 2018

Researchers discover mechanism that steers growth of cancer cells in melanoma and liver cancer

Melanoma and liver cancer are becoming more widespread in Europe and the US. Whilst both diseases progress very differently, they are among the types of cancer which are most likely to be fatal in the Western world.

29 Aug 2018

Delivering miRNAs to treat patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic inflammatory diseases of unknown cause, and the number of IBD patients is on the rise.

28 Aug 2018

Study reveals how gene variant affects chronic pain outcomes after trauma

The gene FKBP5 is a critical regulator of the stress response and affects how we respond to environmental stimuli. Previous studies have shown that certain variants of this gene play a role in the development of neuropsychiatric disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, suicide risk, and aggressive behavior.

28 Aug 2018

Use of HIV RNA expression inhibitors restores immune function in HIV patients on cART

Immune activation and inflammation persist in the majority of treated HIV-infected individuals and is associated with excess risk of mortality and morbidity.

28 Aug 2018

Inhibition of miR-24-3p may serve as potential treatment target for mesothelioma

Inhibition of miR-24-3p reduced growth of cancer cells and was found to regulate proteins as a potential treatment target for Mesothelioma.

25 Aug 2018

Research into biology behind sperm development could offer hope for solving male infertility

Nearly one in eight couples in the U.S. face infertility, and about half of those cases can be attributed to semen abnormalities in the male partner.

24 Aug 2018

Researchers uncover how RNA regulates genes during critical stage in embryonic brain development

Scientists at the Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and colleagues discovered how a type of RNA, called Evf2 enhancer RNA, regulates key genes during a critical stage in embryonic brain development.

24 Aug 2018

Comprehensive analysis reveals weaknesses to target in common pediatric solid tumor

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital investigators have completed the most comprehensive analysis yet of a common pediatric solid tumor, identifying weaknesses to target and a promising precision medicine that is now in clinical trials.

23 Aug 2018

Kidney transplantation can be safely performed using organs from patients who had HCV

Researchers at Loma Linda University Health found that kidney transplantation can be safely performed using organs testing positive for the hepatitis C virus antibody but negative for active viral infection.

23 Aug 2018

Scientists work towards solving mystery of incurable blood diseases

Scientists may be on the road to solving the mystery of a group of mostly incurable blood diseases called myelodysplastic syndromes, which cause people to have immature, malfunctioning bone marrow cells that fuel a diverse set of health problems and can lead to leukemia.

23 Aug 2018

Researchers describe how RNA polymerase detects UV light damage in DNA

Damage to DNA is a constant threat to cellular life, and so it is constantly monitored and detected by a family of enzymes called RNA polymerases, resulting in subsequent repair to maintain genome integrity.

23 Aug 2018

Advanced sequencing of nasal polyps provides new insights into allergic conditions

Nasal polyps - soft, grape-like outgrowths that can appear in the nasal passages and sinuses - can be chronic and relentless. Although noncancerous, these outgrowths can grow large enough to block the nose and sinuses, leading to discomfort, breathing problems and infections.

22 Aug 2018

Scientists publish study results of AAV therapy product for treatment of RHO-adRP

Ophthotech Corporation announced today that scientists at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Florida published proof-of-concept study results on an adeno-associated virus gene therapy product candidate for the treatment of rhodopsin-mediated autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa licensed by Ophthotech.

22 Aug 2018

Scientists develop universal vaccine with the potential to protect against multiple flu strains

Researchers have developed a universal vaccine that can protect against multiple strains of influenza in animals.

22 Aug 2018

Scientists discover new genetic material that may regulate regeneration

Scientists at the MDI Biological Laboratory and the University of Maine have discovered that genetic material in the cell that was previously thought to be "junk" because of its apparent lack of function likely plays a part in regulating genetic circuits responsible for regeneration in highly regenerative animals.

22 Aug 2018

Scientists pinpoint key gene that controls body segmentation in spiders and insects

Scientists have pinpointed a key gene that controls segmentation during spider development, which reveals a further similarity to the control of segmentation in insects, a study in eLife reports.

21 Aug 2018

Study reveals RNA editing regulator involved in cancer development

Researchers have discovered a bidirectional regulator of adenosine-to-inosine (A-to-I) RNA editing that could serve as a new cancer drug target.

21 Aug 2018

Scientists report novel gene therapy that halts vision loss in canine model of blinding disease

Scientists funded by the National Eye Institute report a novel gene therapy that halts vision loss in a canine model of a blinding condition called autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa (adRP). The strategy could one day be used to slow or prevent vision loss in people with the disease. NEI is part of the National Institutes of Health.

21 Aug 2018

Study shows that rogue proteins may underlie some ALS and frontotemporal dementia cases

ALS -- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- is a neurodegenerative disease that attacks motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, slowly robbing its victims of their ability to walk, talk, breathe and swallow.

20 Aug 2018

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A new national Career Development Consortium for Excellence in Glycosciences

Researchers discover mechanism that steers growth of cancer cells in melanoma and liver cancer

Delivering miRNAs to treat patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Study reveals how gene variant affects chronic pain outcomes after trauma

Use of HIV RNA expression inhibitors restores immune function in HIV patients on cART

Inhibition of miR-24-3p may serve as potential treatment target for mesothelioma

Research into biology behind sperm development could offer hope for solving male infertility

Researchers uncover how RNA regulates genes during critical stage in embryonic brain development

Comprehensive analysis reveals weaknesses to target in common pediatric solid tumor

Kidney transplantation can be safely performed using organs from patients who had HCV

Scientists work towards solving mystery of incurable blood diseases

Researchers describe how RNA polymerase detects UV light damage in DNA

Advanced sequencing of nasal polyps provides new insights into allergic conditions

Scientists publish study results of AAV therapy product for treatment of RHO-adRP

Scientists develop universal vaccine with the potential to protect against multiple flu strains

Scientists discover new genetic material that may regulate regeneration

Scientists pinpoint key gene that controls body segmentation in spiders and insects

Study reveals RNA editing regulator involved in cancer development

Scientists report novel gene therapy that halts vision loss in canine model of blinding disease

Study shows that rogue proteins may underlie some ALS and frontotemporal dementia cases

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