RNA-guided CRISPR system activates gene expression

In back-to-back studies published in Nature, researchers from Purdue University and Columbia University report a naturally ...
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RNA has newly identified role: Repairing serious DNA damage to maintain the genome

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Double-strand breaks in DNA can be deadly. Victor Golmer/iStock via Getty Images Plus Your DNA is continually damaged by sources ...
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CRISPR Variant Switches on Genes Instead of Cutting Them

Researchers revealed a CRISPR system that activates gene expression rather than cutting DNA, using RNA-guided targeting. The ...
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In a Major Twist, Human Cells Found Writing RNA Into DNA

For many years, scientists have known about one of the most fundamental processes in biology, where cells use a DNA sequence to transcribe an RNA molecule, and use that to generate a protein. But ...

Binding to RNA is not enough—changing its shape is what makes a drug work, study reveals

Ribonucleic acids (RNAs) serve as messengers between DNA and protein production, and perform a wide variety of regulatory functions across different cellular processes. This makes them an interesting ...
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Zymo Research Launches Quick-DNA/RNA™ Water Kit For Comprehensive Water Sample Analysis

Zymo Research Corp., a pioneer in biotechnology, proudly announces the launch of the Quick-DNA/RNA™ Water Kit. This product provides reliable total DNA/RNA recovery from water samples, establishing a ...
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RNA has newly identified role: Repairing serious DNA damage to maintain the genome

Francesca Storici consults at Tessera Therapeutics. She has received funding from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. Your DNA is continually damaged by sources both ...