Saturday, March 15, 2008

today in microRNA Research...

microRNAs play an important role in limb(fin) regeneration.
When the zebrafish is injured, the level of microRNA miR-133 drops and regeneration begins. In uninjured zebrafish, the level of this microRNA is quite high. This research was performed by researchers at Duke University and will feature in the 15th March issue of Genes & Development.
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