CuraGen Corporation's majority-owned subsidiary 454 Life Sciences has announced that research on small RNAs, conducted by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, has revealed the dual role of the ARGONAUTE 4 ...

A study identifies the immune pathway in plants that prevents virus transmission to seeds, revealing crucial genes involved. By targeting the RNA interference pathway, researchers aim to reduce ...

Scientists have learned how plants keep viruses from being passed to their offspring, a finding that could ensure healthier crops. The discovery could also help reduce the transmission of diseases ...

The discovery of RNAi dates back to the 1990s when researchers observed unexpected gene silencing in plants and fungi. In 1998, Andrew Fire and Craig Mello published a groundbreaking study ...