What is microRNA? Nobel-winning discovery explainedUS scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering microRNA, a genetic switch crucial for gene reg...
07 Oct, 2024, 07.30 PM IST
What is microRNA? All about Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun's discovery which won them Nobel Prize in Medicine 2024Scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering microRNA and its role in gene r...
07 Oct, 2024, 03.59 PM IST
Nobel Prize 2024 in Medicine goes to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for discovery of microRNAVictor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for their discovery of microRNA and its rol...
07 Oct, 2024, 03.43 PM IST
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine: Who are Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun?The 2024 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNA and its r...
07 Oct, 2024, 03.21 PM IST
MicroRNAs in blood can tell a story about our mental health : StudyMicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small transcripts that target messenger RNAs and regulate the expression of several genes at once.
09 May, 2023, 06.51 PM IST
Some Covid-affected could remain infectious for over 10 days: StudyThe results of the study assume significance as governments around the world have started reducing the quarantine period for those infected...
18 Jan, 2022, 05.51 AM IST
Can the Pfizer or Moderna mRNA vaccines affect my genetic code?Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are mRNA vaccines, which contain tiny fragments of the genetic material known as “messenger ribonuclei...
26 Jun, 2021, 01.29 PM IST
Decoded: Why coronavirus complications aggravate in people with chronic illnesses, senior citizensThe MicroRNAs that control body's genes activity latch onto and cut the RNA of invading viruses.
14 May, 2020, 12.00 PM IST
Packard Foundation offers $875K fellowship to Indian-American biologist Ankur JainThe academician researched about how RNA aggregation contributes to neurological diseases.
20 Nov, 2019, 03.57 PM IST
Unable to quit smoking? Here's why it's more difficult than you thinkThere's a genetic pathway that contributes to nicotine addiction and makes it difficult for smokers to kick the butt.
09 Nov, 2017, 07.57 PM IST
#HappyDiwali: Twitter goes live with customised 'diya' emojiPeople across the world can use this emoji by using #HappyDiwali, #HappyDeepavali and #Diwali hashtags.
29 Oct, 2016, 03.06 PM IST
New gene therapy technique can stop the spread of malignant cancer cellsThe therapy could be used alongside chemotherapy to treat early-stage breast cancer tumours before they spread.
20 Sep, 2016, 07.16 PM IST
New blood test can tell 10-year risk for heart diseaseOnce can get his/her blood analysed for cholesterol and triglycerides, to get an idea of their risk for cardiovascular disease.
29 Jun, 2016, 01.39 PM IST
New drug decreases the growth of tumour cells in breast cancerThis is the first example of taking a genetic sequence and designing a drug candidate that works effectively.
10 May, 2016, 06.57 PM IST
New software makes gene editing technology simplerThis technology ultimately has applications in gene therapies for genetic disorders such as sickle cell anemia and cystic fibrosis.
16 Jul, 2015, 04.06 PM IST
Urine test may detect breast cancer earlyResearchers have developed a method that involves determining the concentration of molecules that regulate cell metabolism which are often ...
13 Jun, 2015, 10.49 AM IST
- Lab breakthrough opens way to cure for cold sores
Cold sores, the painful blemishes of the mouth caused by the herpes simplex virus, may become a thing of the past, US researchers reported ...
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