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Messenger RNA

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26.07.2022

Weizmann Institute scientists solve the riddle of how RNA molecules get to their designated locations

Transperons in action
10.05.2022

New study reveals a genetic regulation mechanism in eukaryotes ensuring that proteins that work together are expressed together

Gene editing. Image: Shutterstock
27.07.2021

Newly discovered editing rule may be exploited to correct genetic defects

The Homebody RNA
01.01.2016

Why does some RNA stay in the nucleus rather than rushing off to make proteins? 

Gene expression of schizophrenia-related genes. 1,028 genes with very similar expression profiles are shown, one to a row, and 480 samples are arrayed in the columns. Red-to-blue shows the strength of the gene's expression level, red being stronger
16.03.2015

New research reveals a cluster of genetic “typos” that may increase the risk of schizophrenia

RiPS (RNA-induced pluripotent stem) cells grow long, nerve-cell-like extensions when moved to a new substrate
01.02.2011
A new finding might help bring the medical use of stem cells one small step closer to...
Careful actin regulation keeps the cell in shape
01.05.2000

How an essential cellular protein regulates its own levels

Shooting The Messenger
13.02.2000
The age-old appeal to avoid 'shooting the messenger' is apparently left unheeded by the body's protein regulation system....