RNA
A structural weakness in COVID-19?
9 Mar 2026A unique RNA structure shared across SARS-CoV-2 variants may contribute to viral fitness, offering a potential target for new antiviral treatments.
Predicting purpose in unseen shapes
17 Feb 2026The largest RNA language model to date helps researchers uncover the hidden roles played by non-coding RNA sequences in our cells.
A longer look at RNA diversity
11 Dec 2025The SG-NEx project delivers rich long-read RNA sequencing data that capture subtle differences in gene activity, opening avenues for discovering novel biomarkers in health and disease.
Turning up the volume of quieter RNAs
9 Oct 2024A new RNA sequencing approach allows scientists to hone in on rare, often obscured transcripts that reflect the finer details of cellular function.
Commemorating the life of Sydney Brenner
18 Jul 2019Dr. Sydney Brenner, the visionary molecular biologist and Nobel laureate who turned a humble soil worm into one of the most-studied organisms in biology, passed away on April 5, 2019 in Singapore. He was 92.
A new weapon against the Zika virus
21 Dec 2017An existing laboratory technique can detect Zika virus
infection and may help make
diagnostic tests more accessible
A closer look at cell types
16 May 2017Analyzing gene activity in single cells offers a
clearer view of bowel cancer
‘Junk’ DNA now center stage
19 Jan 2016DNA previously
considered superfluous may provide vital protection against stress and could
even be used in cancer treatment
Snap-and-go band analysis
28 Jul 2015Mobile software simplifies measurements of gel electrophoresis
‘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
Combined effects
17 Jul 2012New study provides mechanistic insights into how gene transcription is regulated in mammalian cells
Identifying viruses on the spot
17 Jul 2012A simple new method of extracting viral RNA from blood samples allows quick, on-the-spot identification of dengue fever in patients