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 ...

Researchers say single RNA injection may help heart repair after heart attack

A new study shows a single RNA injection may help repair heart damage after a heart attack, reducing scarring and improving ...
Nanowerk

Reprogrammed DNA controls living cells without altering their genes

Scientists used a bacterial system called retron to turn DNA into a programmable tool inside living cells, enabling gene ...

Predicting RNA activity expands therapeutic possibilities

With AI, it's now possible for researchers to predict the three-dimensional structures of proteins directly from their ...

Heart attack damage reversed with injectable RNA therapy, study finds

Columbia University scientists developed a two-step RNA therapy that may repair cardiovascular tissue after a heart attack by ...

Down syndrome study suggests early RNA editing shifts may reshape fetal brain circuits

A collaborative research study co-led by scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Liber Institute ...
The Purdue Exponent

Purdue researcher explores microRNAs as multitarget cancer drugs

Andrea Kasinski’s lab is developing a longer-lasting microRNA-34a designed to suppress multiple cancer-driving genes.

Breakthrough RNA Therapy Could Repair Heart Damage Naturally

A new study from Columbia University reveals a promising RNA-based therapy that could help the heart repair itself after a heart attack. By boosting Atrial Natriuretic Peptide production, the ...
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Study: RNA drugs work best when they reshape RNA, not just bind to it

Researchers led by Davide Incarnato at the University of Groningen have demonstrated that the FDA-approved cancer drug ...