Rna

Scientists discover small molecule that targets, destroys RNA sequence of virus that causes COVID-19

RNA is a molecule, which stands for ribonucleic acid and is similar to DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) found in human cells.

Preexisting drug used to treat bipolar disorder, hearing loss could prevent COVID-19 from spreading in human cells

Ebselen is a chemical compound with anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, bactericidal, and cell-protective properties.

Researchers believe analysing Coronavirus' genome could help trace and stop a second wave of infections

COVID-19 genome consists of a single, short strand of RNA that the virus uses to hijack its host’s cellular machinery and make copies of itself.

Low cost Coronavirus testing kit named after 'Feluda' gets results in less than one hour

Feluda is the detective character from the legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray's stories and the Indian version to 'Detector' and 'Sherlock'.

Coronavirus Outbreak: What are the challenges and limitations of RT-PCR testing?

The efficiency of this test depends on the adequate collection of the viral RNA which is extracted from the throat of patients.

First life forms on Earth were likely born in ponds and not oceans, study suggests

Oceans didn't retain nitrogenous oxides the way ponds did — a key requirement for life on Earth.

Indian scientists discover that cardamonin is effective in preventing and controlling colorectal cancer

Researchers conducted studies on mouse induced with colorectal cancer using drugs as well as human cancer cell lines, and cardamonin was effective.

Life on Earth was sparked by meteorites splashing into warm ponds: Study

Life on Earth began after meteorites splashed into warm little ponds and leached them with essential elements between 3.7 and 4.5 billion years ago.

New technique helps program cells like a computer to fight cancer and other serious conditions

Ribonucleic acid (RNA) can be genetically engineered to allow scientists to programme the actions of a cell, said the study.

New genetic method for sex determination found, say researchers

Not just the X and Y chromosome but a subset of very small genes also play a key role in sex determination.