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UChicago Scientists Reveal RNA’s Role in Cancer-Related Gene Regulation

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UChicago researchers have unveiled RNA’s pivotal role in gene regulation linked to mutations in TET2, a gene associated with multiple cancers. This discovery elucidates how TET2 directly affects RNA methylation, which is crucial in chromatin management, and presents new therapeutic targets to combat cancer and other inflammatory conditions. Their findings promise transformative potential in medical … Read more

Beyond Nobel: Celebrating Science with Alternative Awards

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The Nobel Prizes are limited to three scientific fields, leaving many deserving scientists unrecognized. However, alternatives like the Abel Prize for Mathematics, which awards substantial financial rewards for groundbreaking work, have emerged to fill this gap. This highlights the ongoing need for broader recognition across varied scientific disciplines, particularly for women and underrepresented scholars. Every … Read more