PLOS: DNA Science

JUNE 13, 2024

The most compelling evidence for the origin lies in the RNA genome sequence similarities between RaTG13 and SARS-CoV-2 – specifically, a part that encodes the “furin binding site” of the spike protein with which the virus adheres to host cells. Coincidence? I’ve never thought so. b) in an abandoned mine shaft?

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Drug Discovery World

AUGUST 1, 2023

1 August was first chosen as World RNA Day in 2018 as a play on AUG (adenine, uracil and guanine), a triple sequence of RNA (called a codon) that initiates protein synthesis by the cell. Since then, it has been observed to publicise the importance of this molecule in the generation of proteins in the body.

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The Pharma Data

MARCH 23, 2022

Back in 2018, researchers tested a broad-spectrum antiviral candidate called remdesivir/VEKLURY, which acts as a nucleotide decoy to get incorporated into the viral RNA genome and stop viral polymerase. “The virus hijacks this protein and makes it do something different than its normal job in cells.

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Broad Institute

MARCH 22, 2024

Messenger RNAs with multiple “tails” could lead to more effective therapeutics By Corie Lok March 22, 2024 Breadcrumb Home Messenger RNAs with multiple “tails” could lead to more effective therapeutics Scientists have engineered long lasting mRNAs that increased therapeutic protein production in cells and animals.

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Drug Discovery World

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Ahead of protein and antibody engineering conference PEGS Europe 2024 in Lisbon, DDW’s Megan Thomas looks at what to expect from each track of the annual biologics technology meeting. Ali Madani, PhD, Founder and CEO, Profluent Bio, on: ‘Protein engineering with large language models’.

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Drug Discovery World

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Sphere Fluidics presence on the exhibition floor was bolstered by a presentation from Richard Hammond: ‘Picodroplets for cell Line engineering: A novel automation approach’. Between these, the company was introducing the Cyto-Mine platform, which enables a step-change in speed and scale of working.

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Codon

MARCH 20, 2023

🧪 Papers AI + Bio Protein-specific signal peptides for mammalian vector engineering. Evolutionary-scale prediction of atomic-level protein structure with a language model. Basic Science A trailing ribosome speeds up RNA polymerase at the expense of transcript fidelity via force and allostery. O’Neill P.

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