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AVI tanks after positive PhIIb fails to improve outcomes for DMD
AVI Biopharma heralded the news that its lead therapy hit the primary endpoint in a Phase IIb study, increasing levels of dystrophin in a tiny trial for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, but the boys did not experience a significant improvement in walking ability,
NEA turns to Europe in $30M round for RNA-drug developer Prosensa
The Dutch biotech Prosensa has rounded up 23 million euros--about $30 million--in a new round earmarked to back its work on RNA drug development for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and other rare
Cancer drug's attraction to RNA could produce better drug delivery targets
Researchers have discovered that a commonly used chemotherapy drug quickly binds to RNA and sticks to it. The finding, by scientists at the University of Oregon and published online in the journal
UPDATED: Santaris wins as partner in Miragen's $352M deal
Santaris Pharma didn't make some of the headlines in the deal, but the Danish biotech factors prominently in its partner Miragen's microRNA pact with the French drugmaker Servier. While Boulder,
Great minds collaborate on new RNAi approach to inflammation
A high profile team of scientists, including MIT's Robert Langer, investigators for Cambridge, MA-based Alnylam, as well as scientists from the Massachusetts General Hospital collaborated on a new
Researchers reach for broader firepower against viruses
The good guys are beginning to build up their arsenal in the escalating arms race between humans and viruses. A couple of recently announced breakthroughs give some hope that we can gain the upper
Packaging RNA for long-lasting, nontoxic delivery
Use of RNA for drug delivery has alternatively inspired and frustrated researchers for years. It seems like a perfect tool to deliver therapeutics to targeted cells. The frustrating part is that it
NCI rewards DNA/RNA nanomotor work with $2.5M
Peixuan Guo, a nanotech researcher at the University of Cincinnati, has already been doing some groundbreaking work in harnessing DNA and RNA for "nanomotors" to be used in targeted drug delivery.
RNA link could point to a better IBS therapy
Scientists at Ohio State say they have identified a segment of RNA that could play a key role in treating irritable bowel syndrome. The stretch of RNA orchestrates a signal which inhibits a gene that
RNA institute to be unveiled at Albany school
The University at Albany is teaming with top genetic scientists and unveiling a laboratory dedicated to the study of RNA and its implications for medicines, drug therapies and technologies, and
