Circular oligonucleotides are covalently closed singular DNA or RNA strands that are resistant to degradation by many cellular DNA and RNA decay machineries. [Source: (left) Modelling DNA; Phil. Trans. R. Soc. A-2006-Harris-3319-34; (right) David Goodsell: The self-splicing RNA in PDB… Read More ›
Recent research results indicate that viral sequences are part of us. Endogenous viral elements (EVEs) or endogenous retroviral elements (ERVs) have been identified in eukaryotic genomes including the human genome. The findings revealed the enormous scale of the invasion of… Read More ›
RNA FISH allows the identification and localization of noncoding RNAs in cells ! Ribonucleic Acid Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (RNA FISH) is a visualization technique that allows simultaneous detection, localization, and quantification of individual RNA molecules at the subcellular level…. Read More ›
Bridged Nucleic Acid (BNA) based FISH probes are smart tools available from Biosynthesis Inc. Recent advancements in the design and development of molecular probes and image analysis has made fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) a powerful tool. Although being a… Read More ›
This week is the international DNA week! . This year we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the discovery of the DNA double helix by Watson and Crick which was achieved with the help of X-ray diffraction data produced by Rosalind… Read More ›
More News and Things I learned from the AACR 2013 Meeting! The American Institute for Cancer Research publishes progress reports on the fight against cancer. It also developed a list of recommendations on healthy lifestyle habits that have been shown… Read More ›
Why is cell line authentication very important? – or – Why should I determine the identity of my cell line? . The solution is here ! . . The best tools a molecular biologist can have are: A set of… Read More ›
