Post-transcriptional functions of a developmental regulator
The TRIM71 protein regulates the fates of mammalian stem cells. Although the protein has both RNA-binding and protein ubiquitylation…
Translating Time
The Gatfield Lab has tackled yet another question of how posttranscriptional regulation interconnects with rhythmic gene expression driven by the circadian clock. This time, their…
A Unique Opportunity in Switzerland
The third generation of Predoc students have just started their first rotations, time to have a look at the program’s development so far.
The Predoc Program RNA…
Kosmos RNA
As part of the NCCR RNA & Disease outreach program, we aim at sharing our passion for research and science with a broader, non-scientific audience. In this context, we are delighted to…
Scientifica – Zurich Science Days
This year’s edition of the Scientifica – Zurich Science Days, featured the topic “Science Fiction – Science Facts” and attracted between 20’000 and 30’000 visitors.…
RNA Regulation in Health and Disease
The 3rd NCCR RNA & Disease Summer School took place this year from the 26th to 30th of August 2019 in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. 38 participants from 26 different…
Oliver Mühlemann Editorial No. 13
Dear colleagues,
It is now 6 months since our last newsletter and as we are all slowly recovering from the coronavirus pandemic and the associated temporary…
“For a very long time, people did not even understand what we were saying, let alone accept or dismiss it.”
In this interview, Michael N. Hall talks about scientific prizes, the discovery of…
Keeping RNA helicases in check
RNA helicases are a highly conserved class of proteins that play central roles in regulatory processes and are fundamental in nearly every aspect of RNA metabolism. On…
Towards a treatment of erythropoietic protoporphyria
Erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) is a rare genetic disease, in which patients suffer burn-like injuries of the skin and severe pain after…