New Protein Can Cut RNA, Unlike CRISPR-Cas9
Researchers have located a single protein that is able to perform CRISPR-style precise programmable cutting on both DNA and RNA.
RNA
The transcriptome gives a fuller picture of how genes are expressed. RNA sequencing allows for more detailed information on cellular pathways and expression levels in cancer studies.
CRISPR-Based Technology Can Detect Viral DNA
Technology that’s been used to edit genomes can also spot snippets of DNA. Such detective work may enable rapid, reliable ways to identify infections and cancer.
Cells Continue to Function After Death
A team of scientists has proved that genes remain active after death, with the hopes of a new forensic tool, following the analysis of post-mortem samples.
How Huntington’s Disease Represses Cancer
Researchers at Northwestern University believe they have identified the mechanism by which Huntington’s disease represses cancer proliferation in patients.
Skyhawk Secures $8M in Seed Funding to Advance Small Molecule Therapies Targeting RNA
Skyhawk Therapeutics, focused on the discovery and development of small molecule therapeutics that correct RNA expression, has announced the close of $8 million in seed funding led by major family and biotech investors.
New Tool to Uncover the Secrets of RNA
Researchers have developed a new tool could help uncover some of the secrets of RNA, essentially by hiding its molecules from the world.
How Proteins Become Dangerous Droplets in ALS
For the first time, researchers have outlined the atom-by-atom changes in a group of proteins as they form cell-damaging clumps linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
‘The Book of Life’: Software Determine How Much Protein a Given Cell is Making
Researchers have released a software called Scikit-Ribo that can help biologists more accurately determine how much protein a given cell is making.
“The Disconnect Between the ‘Promise’ and the ‘Actual Impact’ is the Biggest Challenge in -Omics Based Technologies” – Zisis Kozlakidis
We’ve sat down with Dr Zisis Kozlakidis before his talk ‘Tracking Viruses in Space and Time’ at the Festival of Genomics in London 2018, were we talk virus.
Scientists Zoom in to Watch DNA Code Being Read
Scientists have unveiled incredible images of exactly how the molecular mechanism works, that could open up new approaches to cancer treatment.
Targeted Cancer Treatment Could be Possible Thanks to Insights into Cells’ Energy Supply
Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how the molecular machines that produce key proteins in the power packs of cells are cleaned and maintained.
Microsoft Suggests Artificial Intelligence is the Answer to Improving CRISPR
Microsoft thinks that artificial intelligence might be one way to fine-tune CRISPR, and resolve what scientists have been working on for a long while.
This Enzyme Could be a Drug Target for Huntington’s Disease
Researchers have identified a new drug target for treating Huntington’s disease, a fatal neurological disorder for which there currently is no cure or preventative therapy.
Scandinavians: A Genetically Diverse Population
New genomic data suggest that the first human settlers on the Scandinavian peninsula followed two distinct migration routes and that the resulting mixed population genetically adapted to the extreme environmental conditions.
Festival of Genomics London Themes…With a Twist!
With the Festival of Genomics London just around the corner, we thought it was the right time to turn our attention to the key themes being presented.
