Tag: genomics
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moRNA, circRNA, snRNA [How many types of ncRNA do you know? Ep. 4/7]
This week, our journey in the ncRNAs universe brings us back to miRNAs before moving to splicing and the RNAs that make it possible. Let’s get going fellow travellers! 10. microRNA-offset RNA (moRNA) These ~ 20 nt long transcripts are coded in the regions of the pri-miRNA directly flanking the pre-miRNA. They were initially considered…
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How many types of non-coding RNA do you know?
Only 2% of the human genome codes for a protein [1], and yet 75% is transcribed [2]. These non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) show a mind-boggling heterogeneity of sizes, shapes, origins and functions. Many ncRNAs are essential, either directing or fine-tuning cellular, and a few types are so poorly understood that they may even be junk. I…
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15 Bio/Biotech SciFi Novels From the Past 25 Years
I’ll keep it short: I have compiled a list of science fiction novels about biology and biotechnology from the past 25 years (2000-2025). They touch and revolve around many themes dear to us, such as genetic engineering, paleogenetics, evolutionary leaps, retroviruses, symbiotes, consciousness, induce pluripotent stem cells, and polygenic scores. Enjoy a cool bionerd read…
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A Chronicle of DNA Sequencing in 5 Anniversaries (1965-1995)
This year marks the anniversary of 5 milestones, between 1965 and 1995, that made DNA sequencing possible. Thanks to these advances, we have started unlocking the genome and deciphering its secrets. Over the following months, we’ll explore a different milestone every month—in a summary on LinkedIn and in an in-depth article here. We’ll travel from…
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How 14 Cell Lines got their Quirky Names
How did 14 cell lines get their quirky names? Most likely, you worked with them, maybe you still are using them in your experiments. If you ever wondered how they got their names, I got you covered. 1 HeLa Human cervical cancer cell line It owes the name to Henrietta Lacks. Without her permission, cells…
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Ten Genomic Reads for My 2025
New year, new reading list! Here are 10 books on genetics and genomics for my 2025. I hope that one or two will pique your interest too! These books are accounts of, reflections on, predictions about our genome and the ones of other animals. Fellow readers, learn about the powers and limitations of genes, the…
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