Alternative RNA splicing tied to schizophrenia-like behaviors in animal models

In a new study, Chinese researchers have discovered the previously unrecognized role of alternative splicing of the DOC2A ...
Nanowerk

Base Pair: The Building Blocks of DNA and RNA

Comparison of a single-stranded RNA and a double-stranded DNA with their corresponding nucleobases. (Image: Wikimedia Commons, CC SA 3.0) The most common type of base pairing is the Watson-Crick base ...
EurekAlert!

Pioneer's definitive review: Taniguchi team maps critical roles of IRF in immunity and disease

The interferon regulatory factor (IRF) family of transcription factors, pivotal for initiating antiviral type I interferon ...
University News & Events

Tiny RNA molecules in sperm, big impact on baby health

Molecular mechanism uncovered in mice by UC Santa Cruz researchers reveals how a father’s diet, stress, and other ...
BioTechniques

DNA and RNA methylation directly linked for the first time

DNA and RNA methylation, initially thought to operate as distinct pathways, have been shown to interact closely, shifting our understanding of gene regulation. A team of researchers from the ...