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Rochester Medicine Magazine: "RNA Ready"
It's all the talk in medicine.
After decades at the forefront of RNA discovery, Rochester researchers are helping to write the next chapter


Lynne Maquat on "Neuroscience Perspectives"
Host John Foxe, PhD sits down with Lynne Maquat, PhD to explore groundbreaking research in mRNA decay and other topics


RNA Biologist Eric Wagner Named 2024 AAAS Fellow
Eric J. Wagner, PhD at the University of Rochester, was elected a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
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Rochester Medicine Magazine: "RNA Ready"
It's all the talk in medicine.
After decades at the forefront of RNA discovery, Rochester researchers are helping to write the next chapter
Mar 31


Mitchell O’Connell appointed as Dean’s Associate Professor
Mitchell O’Connell, PhD, an associate professor and member of the UofR's Center for RNA Biology and CERRT Advisory Board, has been appointed as Dean’s Associate Professor.
Feb 7


New Discovery Enables Gene Therapy for Muscular Dystrophies, Other Disorders
RNA-based technology facilitates effective use for difficult-to-treat, large-gene diseases
Nov 14, 2024


Calcium Channel Blockers Key to Reversing Myotonic Dystrophy Muscle Weakness, Study Finds
University of Rochester Medical Center Lueck Lab has identified the biological mechanism behind myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1)
Jan 2, 2024


A Search Engine for mRNA: Algorithm Identifies Optimal Sequences to Improve COVID Vaccines
Messenger RNA vaccines proved their worth in the COVID pandemic, and new software stands to make the technology even more powerful.
May 19, 2023


Pulling the Plug on Viral Infections: CRISPR isn’t Just About Cutting
Study shows how a Cas protein partners with a unique membrane protein to stop viral infection
Apr 27, 2023


Study: Scientists Harness Power, Precision of RNA to Make Mutations Invisible
University of Rochester scientists have discovered a new way to suppress mutations that lead to a wide range of genetic disorders
Mar 6, 2023


Double Duty: Early Research Reveals how a Single Drug Delivers Twice the Impact in Fragile X
University of Rochester scientists reveal how the enzyme AKT and the quality control pathway NMD interact in fragile X syndrome
Jun 27, 2022


Beneath the Surface of Fragile X Syndrome: Study Sheds Light on What’s Happening in Nerve Cells
Study shows that many abnormalities in fragile X syndrome cells are related to glitches with one of the body’s major quality control systems
Jan 25, 2021
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