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Oct 31, 2016

CRISPR Deletion-Based Screen Identifies Functional Long Non-Coding RNAs

Using two guide RNAs to excise chunks of the genome, an international team identified lncRNAs essential and inhibitory to human cancer cell line proliferation.

Jun 10, 2016

Refined Deep Sequencing Technique Enables Profiling of Small RNAs in Mouse Embryos

By modifying a library construction method, researchers were able to analyze tiny amounts of small RNAs.

Apr 27, 2016

Domestic Dog MicroRNA Annotation Updated

Researchers have identified hundreds of new and known microRNAs in the domestic dog genome, a finding that could contribute to disease research.

Mar 29, 2016

Qiagen Makes $100M Bid to Acquire Exiqon

Qiagen has submitted an offer to buy all of Exiqon's shares for DKK18 each, for a total aggregate purchase price of DKK683 million ($103.5 million).

Oct 16, 2015

Baylor, Collaborators Pinpoint Potential Prognostic snoRNA Biomarker for Colorectal Cancer

The team found that a snoRNA biomarker called SNORA42 is linked to heightened risk of colorectal cancer recurrence and shorter survival. 

Dec 06, 2013

NIDA to Fund Studies of Genes, Variants Involved in Addiction

NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – The National Institute on Drug Abuse plans to fund research and development projects investigating the genomic characteristics and molecular pathways that may play roles in addiction.

Aug 27, 2013

Genetic Technologies Raising Additional $717K in Private Placement; Increases Level of Underwriting on Share Purchase Plan

NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Genetic Technologies today said that it has received additional commitments for a private placement to raise A$800,000 (US$717,452), and increased the level of underwriting on its current share purchase plan to A$1.8 million.

May 02, 2013

NIH Announces Two Funding Opportunities with Potential for Non-Coding RNA Research

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The National Institutes of Health recently announced two funding opportunities for research initiatives with potential microRNA and non-coding RNA aspects including one related to the treatment of HIV-1 and another to lung development research.

Jul 23, 2012

NIAID to Support Pathogen Genomics Programs

NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases aims to provide $7.1 million next year to fund research programs that will enhance current knowledge of certain biochemical functions of genes in dangerous pathogens.

May 25, 2012

Italian, Japanese Team Finds Non-coding RNA with Role in DNA Damage Repair

NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Researchers from Italy and Japan have identified a set of small, non-coding RNA needed for the effective function of a signaling pathway that's activated in response

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A Butterfly's Wings

Researchers report that deleting one gene from butterflies affects their wing coloration patterns, according to the Washington Post.

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