RNA
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Unlocking the past: New method helps gain insights into old tissues
New research from the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology will unlock previously inaccessible biological secrets from over 100-years’ worth of patient samples from across the globe. Read MoreAugust 13, 2026
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Martin Egli’s Kairos Lecture focused on RNA’s physical characteristics and how they influence its biological roles and disease
Martin Egli, the Richard N. Armstrong, Ph.D. Professor of Innovation in Biochemistry, delivered a Kairos Lecture exploring how RNA’s chemical composition and three-dimensional structures influence its biological roles and contributions to disease. Read MoreJune 3, 2026
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Vanderbilt scientists pioneer an AI-driven drug discovery tool targeting RNAs
Vanderbilt researchers developed a deep-learning tool, RNAmigos2, that accelerates the discovery of RNA-targeting small-molecule drugs by 10,000 times compared to traditional methods, unlocking a promising new frontier in medicine. Read MoreApril 24, 2025
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Vanderbilt basic scientists receive National Science Foundation grant to explore RNA behavior
Manuel Ascano and Alissa Weaver are one of nine research teams to receive funding to understand the potential biotechnological uses of RNA more fully. The research is expected to provide opportunities to partner with industry to translate knowledge gained in the laboratory into marketable new therapeutics. Read MoreMarch 18, 2024