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NSF backs bioinformatics approach to understanding plant RNA modifications

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Led by Boyce Thompson Institute’s Andrew Nelson, four partners will identify RNA modifications and develop resources that may lead to hardier crops Credit: Photo credit: Anna Nelson Dittrich ITHACA, NY, August 4, 2020 — RNA perform a variety of functions in cells, helping with everything from regulating genes to building proteins.

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New approach to diagnosing genetic diseases using RNA sequencing increases yield

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A recent addition to the toolkit, RNA sequencing, has been demonstrated to help researchers narrow down disease candidate variants identified first on exome and genome sequencing. In the world of rare genetic diseases, exome and genome sequencing are two powerful tools used to make a diagnosis.

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Breaking COVID-19’s ‘clutch’ to stop its spread

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Researchers engineer RNA-targeting compounds that disable the pandemic coronavirus’ replication engine Credit: Scott Wiseman for Scripps Research JUPITER, FL – Sept.

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Deep learning takes on synthetic biology

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Computational algorithms enable identification and optimization of RNA-based tools for myriad applications DNA and RNA have been compared to “instruction manuals” containing the information needed for living “machines” to operate.

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Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation names 2021 Quantitative Biology Fellows

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From RNA sequencing data that pinpoints tumor cells to their exact location to three-dimensional […].

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Top 10 Fastest Growing Biotech Companies in 2023

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Related: Top 30 Pharma Companies in 2023: Statistics and Trends 1) Moderna Compound annual growth rate: 415 percent Moderna, headquartered in Massachusetts, is a prominent biotechnology company specializing in RNA therapeutics, particularly mRNA vaccines. Alpine Immune Sciences has recently announced an augmentation in its R&D investment.