MicroRNA is the master regulator of the genome − researchers are learning how to treat disease by harnessing the way it controls genes

When just one of the thousands of microRNAs in people go awry, it can cause diseases ranging from heart disease to cancer.

Andrea Kasinski, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, Purdue University • conversation
Nov. 29, 2023 • ~9 min

MicroRNA plays a key role in body weight

Body weight comes down to more than just our genes, researchers have found. MicroRNA also plays a role in weight regulation.

Fabio Bergamin-ETH Zurich • futurity
Oct. 31, 2022 • ~6 min

BPA transmission via placenta could harm fetal brain development

Direct transmission of BPA via the placenta can harm fetal brain development, researchers report. The new study explores mRNA's role.

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
Jan. 13, 2022 • ~5 min

Placenta transfer of BPA may harm fetal brain development

Direct transmission of BPA from a mother to her developing child via the placenta can harm fetal brain development. A new study explores mRNA's role.

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
Jan. 13, 2022 • ~5 min

Signs of concussion turn up in spit

"Analyzing microRNA profiles in saliva... is a non-invasive way to test for concussion that can't be influenced by a patient's feelings or motives."

Barbara Schindo-Penn State • futurity
Nov. 10, 2020 • ~7 min

‘Language of cells’ could uncover new asthma, allergy treatments

"We're getting in line with how cells talk... We expect to see real improvements in severe asthma and allergy patients."

Fred Mamoun-Yale • futurity
Feb. 6, 2020 • ~4 min

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ÖSYM • osym
March 18, 2012 • ~1 min

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