MicroRNA
Leading the way in microRNA technology
21 May 2020After a decade of research and innovation, homegrown biotech company MiRXES can now call themselves a global leader in developing microRNA-based technology to solve real-world issues.
Why stress makes muscles grow
17 Mar 2020A protein called SUN1 enables muscle cells to respond to mechanical forces by modifying microRNA levels, say A*STAR researchers.
Targeting triple-negative breast cancer
10 Mar 2020A*STAR scientists have identified a microRNA that can potentially be targeted for the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer.
Fine-tuning excitation for survival
4 Oct 2017A small
molecule plays a big role in protecting the
nervous system’s support cells from excessive stimulation
Small RNAs offer big hope for lung cancer treatment
29 Nov 2016A pair of microRNAs implicated in the spread of lung cancer could lead to new diagnostics and therapies
A light diagnosis
8 Mar 2016On-the-spot diagnosis of certain cancers and other diseases is closer to
becoming a reality thanks to a sensitive biosensor
Masters of monocytes
3 Nov 2015Revealing the
differences between subsets of immune cells in the blood could yield new
therapies for infectious and autoimmune disease
‘See-saw’ switch sends cells on the march
21 May 2013An unusual switching mechanism that determines a single gene’s RNA output directly controls wound healing
The importance of thorough editing
9 Apr 2013Insights into an abnormally edited RNA molecule may yield new weapons against a hard-to-kill cancer
Modeling cancer on the fly
4 Dec 2012A study of fruit fly genes reveals how molecules cooperate to induce tumor formation
MicroRNAs and growth control
19 Jun 2012MicroRNAs link the pathways that control growth during animal development and in disease
A big role for small RNAs
17 Jan 2012MicroRNAs are essential for B-cell development and antibody production