Ribonucleic Acid

Study explores if wastewater can track colorectal cancer at population level

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Researchers demonstrate that colorectal cancer–associated RNA biomarkers, including CDH1, can be detected in community wastewater using a proof-of-concept approach. Study: Using wastewater for population-level colorectal cancer surveillance: a future research agenda. Image Credit: Siyanight / Shutterstock A proof-of-concept feasibility study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health reveals a feasibility-based approach to detecting colorectal … Read more

COVID vaccination during pregnancy not associated with neurodevelopmental problems in children

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The mRNA COVID-19 vaccine is not associated with autism or other neurodevelopmental problems in children whose mothers received the vaccine immediately before or during pregnancy, according to new research presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 2026 Pregnancy Meeting™.   There are two types of COVID-19 vaccines recommended for use in the U.S.: the messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccine and a protein … Read more

Large Swedish study finds COVID-19 vaccination unrelated to fertility or childbirth rates

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Large real-world Swedish data provide reassurance that COVID-19 vaccination does not reduce childbirth rates, helping counter persistent misinformation about fertility risks. Study: COVID-19 vaccination carries no association with childbirth rates in Sweden. Image Credit: Marina Demidiuk / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Communications Medicine, researchers investigated whether coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination … Read more

Scientists uncover new mechanism initiating gene transcription

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Scientists at IOCB Prague are uncovering new details of gene transcription. They have identified a previously unknown molecular mechanism by which the transcription of genetic information from deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) into ribonucleic acid (RNA) can be initiated. The researchers focused on a specific class of molecules known as alarmones, which are found in cells across … Read more

Purdue researchers discover new therapeutic target for triple-negative breast cancer

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A Purdue University team led by Kyle Cottrell has discovered a new therapeutic target for triple-negative breast cancer. “Triple-negative breast cancer is a particularly deadly form of breast cancer that currently lacks targeted therapies,” said Cottrell, an assistant professor of biochemistry. Cottrell, biochemistry graduate student Addison Young and their co-authors describe the discovery in the journal RNA. The … Read more

U.S. mosquito species show minimal risk of spreading Oropouche virus, study finds

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Why aren’t US mosquitoes spreading Oropouche? New study uncovers weak transmission rates—even with historic and modern viral strains. Research Letter: Lack of Competence of US Mosquito Species for Circulating Oropouche Virus. Image Credit: nechaevkon / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, researchers assessed the competence of mosquitoes as vectors for the Oropouche virus (OROV) in the … Read more