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Ancient genetic systems

November 11, 2012 – 1:03 pm

Scientists discover possible building blocks of ancient genetic systems in Earth's most primitive organisms - Scientists believe that prior to the advent of DNA as Earth's primary genetic material, early forms of life used RNA to encode genetic instructions. What sort of genetic molecules did life rely on before RNA?(10.1371/journal.pone.0049043)

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Realizing the promise of RNA nanotechnology for new drug development

September 7, 2012 – 2:04 pm

Realizing the promise of RNA nanotechnology for new drug development - The use of RNA in nanotechnology applications is highly promising for many applications, including the development of new therapeutic compounds.(10.1089/nat.2012.0350)

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Decapping of Long Noncoding RNAs Regulates Inducible Genes

May 11, 2012 – 6:00 am

Decapping of Long Noncoding RNAs Regulates Inducible Genes - Decapping represents a critical control point in regulating expression of protein coding genes. Genes that react to cellular sugar content are regulated by a long non-coding RNA via an unexpected mechanism. Researchers demonstrate that decapping also modulates expression of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs). Reference: S. Geisler et al, Molecular Cell, Volume 45, Issue 3, 279-291, DOI 10.1016/j.molcel.2011.11.025

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