Tag: RNA
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Originally posted by the Life Science Institue. Robert Hooke published the first known observation of cells in the mid-1600s, describing a cork tree sample as “perforated and porous, much like a Honey-comb.” Since this observation, this smallest unit of life has been extensively studied, from its role in metabolism to mental activity, having a fundamental…
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The following blog article was written live at the 2nd Annual Symposium of RNA in Precision Medicine at the University of Michigan through the Center for RNA Biomedicine. Check out MiSciWriter blog for the full coverage of the symposium and follow the #umichRNA on Twitter. “Sequence-based rational design of small molecules targeting RNA” Keynote Speaker :…
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The following blog article was written live at the 2nd Annual Symposium of RNA in Precision Medicine at the University of Michigan through the Center for RNA Biomedicine. Check out MiSciWriter blog for the whole coverage of the symposium and follow the #umichRNA on Twitter. “Integrating Genome, Transcriptome and Electronic Health Records for Discovery and…
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Mapping RNA to DNA with MARGI Over the past decade, it has become much easier, quicker, and cheaper to sequence the human genome. Organizations, like 23&me, have even made it possible for anyone to understand about their genome and any downstream effects their genes have on their health. However, there is still a lot about…
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DNA, the genetic code of life, is read over a million times per day to make proteins, the biological molecules that do all the work in cells. If this process goes wrong then it leads to cell destruction or disease states such as cystic fibrosis or cancer. Luckily, the cell has a multitude repair…
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Cancer is one of the biggest threats to a long and healthy life, accounting for approximately one in four American deaths. It is a disease that is characterized by uncontrolled cell growth leading to tumors and shutting down of biological processes. These issues arise from mutations in the genome that accumulate over time and can…