Now, in an important advance supporting this RNA World theory, scientists at the ... tool for people wanting to do directed evolution experiments.” Directed evolution, sometimes called test ...

In these experiments, the RNA strand being copied ... The scientists are also interested in what else might occur once this mini "RNA World" has gained more autonomy. "We've seen that selection ...

An ancient RNA World is represented by RNA self-replication at the center of the spiral with the diversity of modern RNA and tools to investigate it represented at the near end of the spiral.

The involvement of noncoding mRNAs in many regulatory processes, their abundance, and their diversity of functions has led to the hypothesis that an "RNA world" may have preceded the evolution of ...

Designing an RNA-Seq experiment is a multi-faceted process that requires careful planning and execution. From selecting the right assay to optimizing library preparation, every decision impacts the ...