Researchers hit the target: they transport microRNAs against Muscular Dystrophy to muscle stem cells using nanoparticles

Exploring cadmium-induced alterations in the expression profile of microRNAs

Cadmium (Cd), a toxic heavy metal, has been identified as a significant environmental pollutant due to its widespread industrial use and persistence in the environment. Chronic exposure to Cd poses a considerable threat to human health, as it accumulates in various tissues over time, leading to numerous diseases.

A fast and efficient method for detecting microRNAs

In the early 1990s, scientists who were studying the development of a roundworm identified a small RNA molecule that regulated the expression of specific genes. This marked the discovery of microRNAs (miRNAs), which are now known to be present across all forms of life. As it turns out, these molecules play essential roles in many biological processes.

Large-scale genetic analysis shows microRNAs in human pancreas associated with diabetes

NIH study identifies new molecules involved in diabetes.