GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News

The Throughput Paradox: Why Next-Generation Sequencing Bottlenecks Persist Beyond the Sequencer

The landscape of next-generation sequencing (NGS) continues to be defined by astonishing technological progress. We continue ...

Structure-based RNA could lead to treatment for neuromuscular disorders

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have discovered a way to target RNA that could lead to new treatment options for ...

Scientists transform enigmatic cell structures into devices for recording RNA activity

Scientists can peer into cells to get a limited view of their activity using microscopes and other tools. However, cells and ...
Nature

The RNA sequencing revolution empowers all corners of biology

Universal rRNA depletion can put the power of RNA-seq at the disposal of researchers studying any organism, from dangerous pathogens to vital plant crops. The RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) revolution is ...
Carnegie Mellon University

Breakthrough in RNA Research Could Lead to Treatment for Neuromuscular Disorders

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have discovered a way to target RNA that could lead to new treatment options for myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), the most common adult-onset form of ...