A research team led by Director Kim V. Narry at the Center for RNA Research within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) has ...

Scientists have long been fascinated by two promising classes of antibiotics that disable RNA polymerase (RNAP). They knew ...

Wave Life Sciences has lost nearly 70% of its value this year, yet its RNA platform spans obesity, rare liver disease, and genetic disorders in ways that could make it irresistible to the right buyer.

Although there are striking differences between the cells that make up your eyes, kidneys, brain and toes, the DNA blueprint for these cells is essentially the same. Where do those differences come ...

Vaccines have been reliably and affordably protecting people from diseases worldwide for centuries. Until the COVID-19 ...

RNA is a novel therapeutic target for small-molecule discovery, yet advancement has been constrained by limited structural ...

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The recent success of mRNA vaccines has heightened interest in RNA-based therapy, which significantly expands the scope of druggable targets. Currently, small interfering RNAs and antisense ...

Scientists long thought that when RNA kick-started life on Earth 4 billion years ago, it could form only small, simple structures. But new research shows that naturally occurring RNA molecules can ...

UC Santa Cruz deepens industry engagement to underscore its vital role in contributing basic research and tomorrow’s talent, convening its first international RNA biotech conference on August 18 ...

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 have now uncovered the 3D structure of the RNA enzyme SAMURI. Their study provides insights into the development of ribozymes and the evolution of catalytically active RNA. Researchers led ...