Articles tagged with Rna Localization
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Researchers used CRISPR to cut a single gene from cancer cells of head and neck tumors, resulting in the elimination of 50% of the tumors after 84 days. This groundbreaking study demonstrates that some genes are essential for cancer cell survival, making them excellent targets for CRISPR therapy.
Researchers investigate how perturbed gene expression contributes to neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's. Alternative polyadenylation, a mechanism regulating protein production, is being studied for its potential role in the disease.
Researchers at Arizona State University created a detailed map of the 3'UTR regions of RNA in C. elegans, revealing crucial elements for gene regulation and protein production. The study provides valuable insights into the machinery of gene control, shedding light on fundamental biological processes essential to human health and disease.
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet developed a Single Cell Atlas (SCA) platform to profile human biology through multi-omics technologies. The extensive collection of data provides unique insights into individual cell properties and tissue interactions.
A groundbreaking study demonstrates that intradermal administration of naked mRNA induces robust vaccination against SARS CoV-2 in mice and primates. The novel approach avoids the use of lipid nanoparticles, which can cause adverse reactions, allowing for multiple doses over a lifetime.
A long non-coding RNA called lncREST has been identified as a crucial component of the stress response during DNA replication. Its absence leads to impaired stress signalling, resulting in severe DNA defects and cell death. The discovery opens up new avenues for developing anti-tumour therapies.
Researchers at Aarhus University discovered that RNA modification N4-acetylcytidine (ac4C) plays a key role in stress granule formation and function. Acetylated transcripts are localized to stress granules, regulating their assembly and dispersal.
Researchers from Tokyo University of Science identify Cpeb4 protein's crucial role in mRNA splicing and osteoclast differentiation, shedding light on bone disease mechanisms. The study's findings may lead to new diagnostic techniques and treatments for conditions like osteoporosis.
Researchers found a code directing mRNAs to specific neighborhoods for translation, revealing the cytoplasm's compartmentalization. This discovery sheds light on fundamental cellular biology and holds promise for increasing or altering protein production in mRNA vaccines and therapies.
A study published in Neuron reveals that hundreds of proteins and mRNA molecules are found in the wrong place in nerve cells affected by Motor Neurone Disease, a condition that causes paralysis. The researchers found that mislocalisation affects many more proteins than first thought, especially those involved in RNA binding.
The study identifies 1,074 semi-extractable RNAs potentially involved in phase-separated membraneless organelles. These RNAs are enriched in repressed heterochromatin regions and act as hubs for RNA-RNA interactions.
Researchers have identified a new molecular component of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) pathological aggregates, a circular RNA called circ-Hdgfrp3. This circular RNA plays a crucial role in the formation and progression of ALS, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target.
A new technology called Sticky-flares offers the first real-time method to track and observe RNA distribution in living cells. The tool helps scientists understand the complexities of RNA better than any analytical technique, with potential applications in disorders such as mental disability, autism, and cancer.
Researchers found that messenger RNA can take a two-way journey down the cell's cytoskeleton, delivering proteins to specific locations and avoiding diseases such as Alzheimer's, cancer, and Fragile X syndrome. This flexible navigation allows mRNA to bypass obstacles and reach its intended destination.
Researchers have developed a system to track RNA movement in live bacterial cells, revealing new information on its localization and structure. The study shows that RNA is not evenly distributed throughout the cell but instead forms helical structures resembling those found in proteins involved in DNA replication.
Researchers studied fruit flies and wasps, finding that they use most of the same genes with similar interactions, but with some modifications to accommodate developmental constraints. The study reveals the generality of developmental mechanisms across species, providing new insights into the workings of genetic pathways.
A new study in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as Brewer's yeast, indicates that mRNA localization regulates differential gene expression in the organism. The localization of a protein called ASH1 to the tip of budding daughter cells controls its expression.