RNA carried by new nanoparticles can silence genes in many organs, could be deployed to treat cancer
Monday, May 12, 2014 - 06:31
in Biology & Nature
RNA interference (RNAi), a technique that can turn off specific genes inside living cells, holds great potential for treating many diseases caused by malfunctioning genes. However, it has been difficult for scientists to find safe and effective ways to deliver gene-blocking RNA to the correct targets.