DNAnexus and Alida Biosciences announce strategic collaboration to help accelerate discovery and advance research into ...

SINGAPORE – A new programme has launched in Singapore to formally study the applications of ribonucleic acid (RNA) in vaccine ...

RNA modifications play crucial roles in gene regulation, cellular function and the response to environmental stimuli. However, the detection and characterization of these modifications remain ...

In the microscopic world of bacteria, gene transfer is a powerful mechanism that can alter cellular function, drive ...

A new national programme that aims to position Singapore at the forefront of advancements in RNA science and applications was officially launched ...

Their study, published in Nature Cell Biology, shows that a protein called Serrate connects RNA modification and microRNA production, two essential cellular functions, in a way previously unknown.

This fundamental knowledge of how RNA works helped the researchers to find a precise starting point for studying the role of modifications in fungal biology. In the study, the research team first ...

New functions for RNA, new modifications to RNA, and other surprises undoubtedly await discovery in the years to come.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

However, RNA is typically single-stranded and serves various functions, such as coding for proteins (mRNA), transferring amino acids (tRNA), and catalyzing biochemical reactions (ribozymes). Cytosine ...

As the field of epitranscriptomics continues to evolve, the study of inosine and other RNA modifications will undoubtedly expand. The integration of high-throughput sequencing technologies, ...

A new review article highlights the transformative role of circular RNA (circRNA) in cancer, revealing its potential as both a key player in tumor biology and a promising avenue for future therapies.