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RNA snippets control protein production by disabling mRNAs

Short pieces of RNA, called microRNAs, control protein production by causing the proteins' RNA templates (known as messenger RNA or mRNA) to be disabled by the cell, according to Whitehead Institute scientists.

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Aug 16, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New piece found in colorectal cancer puzzle

Prostasin, a relatively unknown protease enzyme expressed in most epithelial cells, may play a role in the genesis of colorectal cancer. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Cancer have associated a reduction in the ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Jun 25, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0