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Researchers find RNA molecules control repair of human DNA in cancer cells
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Solna [Sweden], February 27 (ANI): A recent study has shown how certain RNA molecules controlled the repair of damaged DNA in cancer cells, a discovery that could eventually give rise to better cancer treatments.
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RNA molecules control repair of human DNA in cancer cells: Study
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Solna [Sweden], February 23 (ANI): It has been long presumed that RNA molecules, which are the basic molecules that exist in all living organisms - only participated in protein synthesis. However, a recent study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden showed how certain RNA molecules controlled
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New mechanism involved in learning and memory discovered by scientists
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [US], February 10 (ANI): FMRP, a protein whose loss caused fragile X syndrome, intellectual disability, and some forms of autism, has been shown to play a key role in brain functions. It includes basic understanding about learning and memory. It helps to regulate synaptic connection
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IIT Jodhpur researchers identify COVID-19 RNA variations, their implicatio
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 10 (ANI): A multi-institutional team led by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur used state-of-the-art genomic sequencing methods to identify variations in the Ribonucleic acid (RNA) of the COVID-19 virus.
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Researchers discover how bacteria adapt to new environment
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Wurzburg [Germany], February 7 (ANI): It is a known fact that bacteria are extremely resourceful when it comes to adapting to a given environment. Now, a team of researchers have discovered a new trick that bacteria use: a kind of sponge that absorbs certain messengers.
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Scientists develop new way to deliver RNA for those afraid of needles
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Cambridge (Massachusetts) [US], February 1 (ANI): Traditionally, vaccines have always been injected. Same is the case with RNA vaccines. This, however can be a hindrance for people who fear needles. Now, a team of MIT researchers have come up with an innovative solution for this.
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Study reveals COVID-19 exposure possible outside home isolation
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Jersey [US], January 31 (ANI): A new study has detected tiny airborne particles containing RNA from the SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19, both inside and outside of the rooms in which infected people were self-isolating at home.
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Researchers create new test to quickly identify COVID-19 infection and sev
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington DC [US], January 30 (ANI): The first, second and now third wave has made one thing amply clear: the speed of getting the results of the COVID-19 test plays an important role in its diagnosis and treatment. Now, researchers from George Washington (GW) University have made a breakth
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Researchers identify altered gene expression and cell interactions in COPD
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Houston (Texas) [US], January 29 (ANI): A recent study by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Yale University and other institutions, has identified previously unrecognised changes in gene expression and cellular interactions in distinct cell populations in chronic obstructive pulmona
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Exploring RNAi and nanotechnology for cancer therapeutics: CSIR study
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 21 (ANI): Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and is attached to economic burden and social stigma. The quest to find plausible therapeutic interventions to replace non-specific chemo drugs has recently led to the development of novel strategies
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Scientists find potential diagnostic and therapeutic target for lung cance
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Beijing [China], January 18 (ANI): Chinese scientists recently reported the key role of histone acetylation-regulated long noncoding RNA termed as lysosome cell death regulator (LCDR) in tumour survival, providing a potential diagnostic and therapeutic target for lung cancer.
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DCGI grants Cipla emergency use authorisation for COVID-19 drug Molnupirav
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 28 (ANI): Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) on Tuesday granted Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) to Cipla for the launch of Molnupiravir in the country for COVID-19 treatment.
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