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Scientists develop RNA-targeting strategy to repair genetic cause of ALS and dementia

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Scientists at University of Florida (UF) Scripps Biomedical Research have developed a potential medicine for a leading cause of ALS and dementia that works by eliminating disease-causing segments of RNA. The compound restored the health of neurons in the lab and rescued mice with the disease.

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STAT+: A new suite of RNA-sensing tools could help scientists target cancerous cells, and much more

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That stands for “adenosine deaminases acting on RNA.” But this RNA-editing class of proteins, made by all multicellular organisms, is starting to have its moment in the bioengineering sun. Sure, you’ve heard of CRISPR. But it’s 2022. The acronym you need to know now is ADARs. ” Catchy it may not be.

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Blocking a tiny RNA may forestall age-related bone and muscle loss, inflammation

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Inhibiting a tiny RNA whose levels significantly increase with age, along with problems like weaker bones and sagging muscles, may be a way to keep our bodies more youthful and healthy, scientists say.

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Scientists develop an RNA-based breath test to detect COVID-19

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Philadelphia, December 13, 2021 – In a new study in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, published by Elsevier, investigators report on the design and testing of a breathalyzer, known as the Bubbler, that relies on viral RNA detection to diagnose SARS-CoV-2.

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Scientists find potential diagnostic and therapeutic target for lung cancer

Scienmag

Chinese scientists recently reported the key role of histone acetylation-regulated long noncoding RNA termed as lysosome cell death regulator (LCDR) in tumor survival, providing a potential diagnostic and therapeutic target for lung cancer.

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14th Annual RNA Therapeutics Conference

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14th Annual RNA Therapeutics. Investigating the next generation of genetic medicine through RNA based therapies. RNA therapeutics is a rapidly expanding industry with increasingly growing potential for immunotherapy, personalised medicines, and treatment of genetic, infectious, and chronic diseases. Date: 8 – 9 February 2023.

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Messenger RNA technology shows promise for developing infectious disease therapeutics

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Army scientists and industry partners were among the first to demonstrate that messenger RNA (mRNA)—the technology recently used in COVID-19 vaccines and others—could also be used to develop treatments for infectious diseases. Credit: Study: USAMRIID / […].

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