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Two RNA research scientists in a lab analyzing the results of an experiment on a computer monitor.
Science & Technology
May 10, 2024 | 11:02 am

Rochester and Albany launch new Center of Excellence in RNA research

The joint venture between the University of Rochester and University at Albany will drive economic development through research and training.

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topics: Center for RNA Biology, Department of Biology, Lynne Maquat, Medical Center, Office of Government and Community Relations, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Medicine and Dentistry,
Mitch O'Connell and a fellow researcher in a lab raising a Petri dish to examine it.
Campus Life
February 26, 2024 | 01:02 pm

Mitch O’Connell: A serendipitous path to CRISPR

The Aussie native originally thought of becoming an astrophysicist. Now, he’s exploring the intricate universe of protein structures.

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topics: Center for RNA Biology, faculty, Medical Center, Mitch O'Connell,
Illustration of coronavirus protein binding to receptor on human cell.
Science & Technology
December 14, 2020 | 02:30 pm

COVID-19 vaccine: What’s RNA research got to do with it?

RNA research at the University of Rochester provides an important foundation for developing antiviral drugs, vaccines, and other therapeutics to disrupt the global spread of coronavirus.

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topics: Center for RNA Biology, COVID-19, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Department of Biology, Douglas Anderson, Dragony Fu, featured-post, Lynne Maquat, Medical Center, School of Arts and Sciences,
doctor's hands injecting syringe into patient
Science & Technology
March 26, 2015 | 05:40 pm

Blocking cellular quality control mechanism gives cancer chemotherapy a boost

A University team found a way to make chemotherapy more effective by exposing cancer cells to a molecule that inhibits NMD (nonsense-mediated mRNA decay) prior to treatment with doxorubicin, a drug used to treat leukemia, breast, bone, lung and other cancers.

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topics: cancer, Center for RNA Biology, Lynne Maquat, Medical Center, research finding,