Water molecules help proteins read the human genome, research reveals
In a study published in Nature Structural and Molecular Biology, scientists from the Department of Medical Biochemistry and ...
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Discovery of gene silencer offers hope for autosomal dominant leukodystrophy
A team led by University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health geneticists has shown, for the first time, that a gene "silencer" that resides in junk DNA is directly sparing people from a devastating ...
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New Biomarker Predicts Cancer Aggressiveness
Researchers at Fred Hutch and MD Anderson discovered RNA Polymerase II on histone genes as a biomarker for cancer ...
Gene 'silencer' in junk DNA prevents fatal neurological disease
A team led by University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health geneticists has shown, for the first time, that a gene ...
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Gene Silencer in Junk DNA Halts Fatal Brain Disease
A team led by University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health geneticists has shown, for the first time, that a gene ...
Uncovering novel transcriptional enhancers in neuronal development and neuropsychiatric disorders
Neuropsychiatric disorders are becoming increasingly prevalent. Given their complex and multifactorial pathogenesis, there is ...
The minor spliceosome: Researchers reveal new structural insights into an essential RNA-protein complex
In human cells, only a small proportion of the information written in genes is used to produce proteins. How does the cell ...
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Study links hidden DNA mutations to kidney disease, potential treatments
A groundbreaking study has identified how previously mysterious mutations in non-coding DNA contribute to kidney disease, ...
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What Can RNA Therapies Offer for Rheumatology?
Preclinical studies have shown their potential to reduce inflammation and modulate immune responses in diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.