Micro RNAs (miRNAs) have recently emerged as key regulators of metabolic processes! . More and more evidence is accumulating that suggest that the dysregulation of miRNAs may contribute to metabolic abnormalities such as the misregulation of cholesterol and lipid metabolism, insulin… Read More ›
piRNA
The 3′ termini of mouse Piwi RNAs are 2′-O-methylated
Kirino & Mourelatos and Ohara et al. showed in 2007 that Piwi RNAs (piRNAs) are 2′-O-methylated at the 3′-end Several thousands of piwi RNA (piRNA) species that are typically 24–32 nucleotide (nt) long have been found in mammals, zebrafish, and… Read More ›
Piwi-RNAs, the Defenders of the Genome
What are Piwi- or piRNAs ? Here is the answer: P-element induced wimpy testis (Piwi)-RNAs, or Piwi-interacting RNA, or piRNAs are small RNAs typically 23 to 35 nucleotides long . . During the recent 16 years a group of small… Read More ›
Bridged Nucleic Acid based FISH
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 ›
Q-FISHing to monitor molecular aging
By Klaus D. Linse Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) for Telomere Length Quantification or Q-FISH evolves into High-Throughput Q-FISH Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) is a powerful tool and probes that exhibit high DNA and RNA affinities promise to improve… Read More ›