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Author Archives: oligofastx
Dec
As we close 2024 and approach the end of this project, it is time to reflect on the impact OLIGOFASTX has had on the RNA field in Spain and beyond. This year has seen important advances in our efforts to consolidate a strong and sustainable industrial ecosystem around therapeutic oligonucleotides, bringing our vision to an […]
Nov
In the field of biomedicine, therapeutic oligonucleotides represent a real revolution. These synthetic DNA or RNA molecules are designed to interact with genetic material and regulate, inhibit or correct the expression of specific genes. Their precision and efficacy have opened the door to treatments that, until recently , were unthinkable, especially for rare diseases, until […]
Nov
The discovery of ribozymes in the 1980s revealed that RNA can not only store information, but also catalyse chemical reactions like enzymes do. This finding not only changed our understanding of cell biology, but also opened the door to new RNA-based therapies. What are ribozymes? Ribozymes, or ribozymes (a chimera word derived from ‘ribonucleic acid’ […]
Other, Rare Diseases, Rare diseases
The psychological and emotional implications of living with a rare disease
Oct
The psychological and emotional implications of living with a rare disease Living with a rare disease is a reality that goes beyond the physical symptoms . goes beyond the physical symptoms. These conditions , which affect a small percentage of the population , can have a profound impact on the psychological and emotional state of […]
Oct
At this year’ s 2024 Nobel Prizes , the awards in Medicine, Physics and Chemistry celebrate research that has radically broadened our understanding of the world around us, and our understanding of the world around us , from the mechanisms that regulate genes to innovations in artificial intelligence and understanding in artificial intelligence and the […]
Sep
In this article we highlight the importance of science in the fight against cancer, a disease for which 20 million new cases were diagnosed in 2022 and 9.7 million deaths worldwide,7 million deaths worldwide. This day seeks to raise awareness of the relevance of the scientific and scientific and technological advances that have made it […]
Sep
The biotechnology industry continues to grow in 2024, remaining a key field in science and technology. Specialist congresses remain an essential platform for sharing knowledge and forming collaborations between scientists and professionals from around the world. These events keep up to date with the latest trends, challenges and opportunities facing biotechnology, fostering the progress of […]
Sep
siRNAs represent one of the most revolutionary discoveries in modern biotechnology. They date back to the experiments of Andrew Fire and Craig Mello in 1998, who first described the phenomenon of RNA interference in the nematode C. elegans nematode and were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2006. In their research, they observed how […]
Aug
François Jacob and Jacques Monod transformed our understanding of genetics and laid the foundations of modern biology. Their work in the field of messenger RNA (mRNA, ( mRNA ) not only unravelled the mysteries of gene expression, it also not only unlocked the mysteries of gene expression, but also contributed to the explanation of how […]