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In genetics, microRNAs (miRNA) are single-stranded RNA molecules of 21-23 nucleotides in length, which regulate gene expression. miRNAs are encoded by genes from whose DNA they are transcribed but miRNAs are not translated into protein (i.e. they are non-coding RNAs); instead each primary transcript (a pri-miRNA) is processed into a short stem-loop structure called a pre-miRNA and finally into a functional miRNA. Mature miRNA molecules are partially complementary to one or more messenger RNA (mRNA) molecules, and their main function is to down-regulate gene expression.
New approach to clear early stage pre-cancerous tumor cells

New approach to clear early stage pre-cancerous tumor cells

Salivary miRNAs may be a promising biomarker for persistent post-concussive symptoms in children

Salivary miRNAs may be a promising biomarker for persistent post-concussive symptoms in children

Researchers find immune-effective ways to destroy cancer cells

Researchers find immune-effective ways to destroy cancer cells

Researchers use nanopore-based DNA computing technology to detect cancer

Researchers use nanopore-based DNA computing technology to detect cancer

Researchers discover a novel pathway for DNA transfer in the tumor microenvironment

Researchers discover a novel pathway for DNA transfer in the tumor microenvironment

Researchers discover unusual exploitation of the human immune system by fungus Candida albicans

Researchers discover unusual exploitation of the human immune system by fungus Candida albicans

New and unconventional nuclear function for oncogenic microRNA discovered

New and unconventional nuclear function for oncogenic microRNA discovered

Plant-based nanoparticles likely to provide anti-cancer drug

Plant-based nanoparticles likely to provide anti-cancer drug

Researchers discover molecular mechanism that explains why moles become melanomas

Researchers discover molecular mechanism that explains why moles become melanomas

Study identifies molecular changes in red blood cells that cause vascular damage in type 2 diabetes

Study identifies molecular changes in red blood cells that cause vascular damage in type 2 diabetes

Junk DNA' plays a crucial role in early embryonic development in all mammals, study shows

Junk DNA' plays a crucial role in early embryonic development in all mammals, study shows

Extracellular vesicles synchronize cell activity, says study

Extracellular vesicles synchronize cell activity, says study

Researchers discover nucleotide sequences characteristic of microRNA isoforms

Researchers discover nucleotide sequences characteristic of microRNA isoforms

Exposure to even low levels of lead can trigger epigenetic changes

Exposure to even low levels of lead can trigger epigenetic changes

Study identifies a pair of microRNA molecules that maintain the population of cancerous stem cells

Study identifies a pair of microRNA molecules that maintain the population of cancerous stem cells

Study reveals molecular profiles of Parkinson's disease

Study reveals molecular profiles of Parkinson's disease

Scientists invent new RNA drug-discovery tool for undruggable diseases

Scientists invent new RNA drug-discovery tool for undruggable diseases

New approach can prevent toxicity linked to neurological gene therapy

New approach can prevent toxicity linked to neurological gene therapy

Teratomas could provide a new glance at human development

Teratomas could provide a new glance at human development

Study offers insight on how muscles and fat tissue communicate to improve fitness

Study offers insight on how muscles and fat tissue communicate to improve fitness

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