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Profiling the dynamics of chromatin release of newly transcribed RNA
Transcription and processing of newly transcribed RNA are dynamic processes in the nucleus of human cells. A new study by researchers at IMBB and Helmholtz Center Munich profiled the kinetics of chromatin dissociation of RNA transcripts, and uncover features of long non-coding RNA processing. The results have implications for the design of effective RNA-based therapeutics.

Caloric restriction mimetic enhances remyelination by promoting a less inflammatory environment
IMBB researchers showed that NAM, a form of vitamin B3, can enhance myelin production after demyelination by signaling to microglia to stop causing myelin damage and to astrocytes to reduce inflammation. NAM is an FDA-approved caloric restriction mimetic that induces autophagy
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Unlocking the Potential of PML: A Defender Against Breast Cancer Metastasis
PML is a protein that regulates important cellular decisions about life or death. A new study by IMBB researchers proposes that PML is a breast - tumor suppressor and can serve as a new biomarker. They found that PML limits breast cancer metastasis by inhibiting cancer stem cell survival, tumor cell migration and blood vessel formation.

A transporter in mosquito legs acts like a pump, exporting insecticide out of the organism
Anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria, exerting a tremendous public health burden, with the control heavily relying on insecticides. A new study published by IMBB researchers shows that a transporter, found in mosquito legs can remove the insecticide out of the organism acting like a pump.This mechanism could be targeted to restore insecticide toxicity.