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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 […]
Author Archives: oligofastx
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Oligonucleotides are used in numerous scientific applications, from biomedical research to drug development. In all of them, for oligonucleotides to be effective, it is essential that they are free of impurities. The purification of oligonucleotides is therefore a critical step in their manufacture. It is what is known as the downstream process within the production […]
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Sol Spiegelman was a leading American molecular biologist whose work revolutionised our understanding of nucleic acids and their replication. Born in 1914, Spiegelman devoted his career to exploring the mechanisms of genetics and molecular biology, conducting groundbreaking research that has left a lasting impact on the field. His ability to combine theory with practical experiments […]
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In recent years, the field of biomedicine has witnessed groundbreaking advances in the development of innovative therapies for a wide range of diseases Among these innovations, the development of oligonucleotide therapies has experienced a great development and in particular the field of antisense therapies with paradigmatic examples such as the approval of several drugs against […]
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In medical research, there are several types of clinical trials that are designed according to the objective of the study and the nature of the treatment to be evaluated. On the other hand, clinical trials are fundamental to precision medicine, as they allow the efficacy and safety of personalised treatments to be rigorously and systematically […]
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International Biotechnology Day is an opportunity to delve into the incredible advances and potential of this discipline. Biotechnology is the use of living organisms or parts of organisms for human benefit. Although we often think of it as a modern discipline, biotechnology has been part of our history since time immemorial. Early examples of biotechnology […]
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Numerous types of oligonucleotides are synthesised every year for a wide variety of applications in laboratories and hospitals around the world. However, to fully understand this process, it is crucial to explore the origins of oligonucleotide synthesis and its connection to the evolution of modern biotechnology. The field of biotechnology has been shaped by a […]