21/11/2024
Where DNA is our cell's blueprint or instruction manual, we can think of RNA as one of the workers which help carry out the instructions written in our DNA. RNA plays many roles to help our cells function.
We are proud to share soon-to-be Dr. Holly Pinkney's work from her time in the Diermeier lab, looking at the role of RNAs in predicting the return of bowel cancer and its potential to influence treatment decisions.
As always, thank you to all participants and whānau for enabling this mahi.
Find the University article here: https://www.otago.ac.nz/news/newsroom/bowel-cancer-breakthrough
Find the publication here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41698-024-00728-1
Colorectal cancer (CRC) exhibits significant genetic and epigenetic diversity, evolving into sub-clonal populations with varied metastatic potentials and treatment responses. Predicting metastatic disease in CRC patients remains challenging, underscoring the need for reliable biomarkers. While most....
