RNA From Blood To Brain It is now possible to perform gene therapy on the brain via intravenous injection, in mice at least.
DNA 'Instruction Manual' Deciphered Researchers present results of a huge project that identifies and analyses functional elements taken from part of the human genome.
Banding Together: RAS signaling of circadian output The band mutation in Neurospora, which allowed researchers to study circadian rhythms in this fungus, has finally been cloned and has been found to be an allele of Ras-1.
Successful Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy In Pregnancy A pregnant woman with cervical cancer has been treated successfully with neoadjuvant cisplatin chemotherapy, in order to stabilize her cancer so that surgery could be delayed until fetal maturation.
Getting Specific With miRNA Production The upregulation of a specific microRNA (miRNA) implicated in cancer development by a general RNA processing factor is examined.
In Praise Of Forgetting Study finds that the ability to forget irrelevant information reduces demands on mechanisms that detect and resolve conflict between competing memories.
Recombinant RNA A new technique to express large amounts of structured RNA in cells, allowing a thorough study of its function, is presented.
Regulating Insensitivity To DNA Damage A protein commonly associated with B cell lymphomas suppresses elimination of 'useful' B cells that otherwise harbor damaged DNA.
DNA 'Instruction Manual' Deciphered Researchers present results of a huge project that identifies and analyses functional elements taken from part of the human genome.
Potential Drug For Atherosclerosis And Type 2 Diabetes A small-molecule inhibitor that has been successfully tested in mice may prove useful against chronic metabolic diseases such as atherosclerosis, obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Insights Into Seven Diseases Revealed Published article uncovers the true potential of the human genome. A pair of related papers offer further insights into two of the seven diseases investigated.
New Cell Source For Cloning Experiments? Researchers may have come up with a new source of cells that could be used for nuclear transfer experiments and stem cell research.