News Archive
In The Loop - Spring 2021 edition of the RNA Institute Newsletter
Check out the Spring edition of In The Loop, The RNA Institute Spring 2021 Newsletter, highlighting Institute programs, events and our trainees. Thank you to everyone for your contributions!
Using R2D2 to Understand RNA Folding
NIH Director, Dr. Francis Collins highlights research from the Chen lab.
Bijan Dey, University at Albany – Duchene Muscular Dystrophy Testing Methods
Academic Minute - On University at Albany Week: Early detection is critical for combating Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Bijan Dey, principal investigator at the RNA Institute, looks into better testing methods.
Nuclease resistance of DNA nanostructures
Arun Richard Chandrasekaran publishes review on nuclease resistance of DNA nanostructures in Nature Reviews Chemistry!
The RNA Institute Mini Symposium, March 3-4, 2021
The RNA Institute will host a virtual symposium featuring Noble Laureate, Michael Rosbash, and presentations from Postdoctoral and Graduate Students. Wednesday, March 3, 2021, 1:00-3:30pm and Thursday, March 4, 2021, 10am-3:30pm EST.
Forensic Chemist's Laser Technique Distinguishes Human and Animal Blood
New research published by UAlbany forensic chemist Igor Lednev could soon offer law enforcement another valuable crime scene tool – a quick and accurate way to distinguish human blood from animal blood.
An RNA researcher finds in flavonoids potential therapies for Myotonic Dystrophy
Post doctoral fellow Subodh Mishra has been awarded a fellowship from a foundation targeting Myotonic Dystrophy (DM) to support new RNA Institute research into how a natural dietary supplement can be used as a therapeutic to combat the disease.
Halvorsen Lab publishes new work on DNA nanoswitches
Performed by talented undergrads, new work from the Halvorsen Lab highlights orthogonal control of DNA nanoswitches using light, ribonuclease and nucleic acids.