The new findings strengthen the "RNA world" hypothesis that describes how the first life on Earth could have used RNA instead ...

In an investigation to find out what sparked life on Earth, researchers have discovered that RNA formed through surprisingly ...

New research shows how RNA, a key molecule for life, may have formed on early Earth using simple chemistry and materials delivered by asteroid impacts, linking space science with the origins of life ...

Researchers identify a shared RNA-protein interaction that could lead to broad-spectrum antiviral treatments for ...

The question of how life could have emerged is one of the most long-standing mysteries in science. In a new study, the laboratory of LMU Professor Dieter Braun has uncovered an unexpected form of ...

A new paper published in Nature Biotechnology this week titled, “Template-independent enzymatic synthesis of RNA oligonucleotides,” provides details of a method for synthesizing single-stranded RNA ...

While the COVID-19 vaccines introduced many people to RNA-based medicines, RNA oligonucleotides have already been on the market for years to treat diseases like Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and ...

Discover how AI is revolutionizing RNA drug development in a new article published in Engineering. Learn about the potential ...

Discover how a tiny RNA molecule serves as a molecular switch in viral infections, providing insights into phage biology.

In the realm of modern medicine, RNA-based therapies have emerged as a promising avenue, with significant advancements in metabolic diseases, oncology, and preventive vaccines. A recent article ...