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RNA interference [¦är¦en¦ā ‚in·tər′fir·əns] (cell and molecular biology) The process by which foreign, double-stranded RNA is recognized and degraded by specialized protein complexes within many eukaryotic cells; believed to be an evolutionarily conserved defense mechanism against RNA viruses and transposable elements. Abbreviated RNAi. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The two partners will strive to confirm the efficacy of AIDS gene therapy using RNA interference enzymes. Cenix BioScience GmbH, Dresden, Germany, a leading specialist in advanced RNA interference (RNAi)-based research services, has announced the publication of its genome-wide RNAi screen for cell division genes in C. Also taking equity stakes are scientific founders Mark Davis, a Caltech chemical engineer who developed the delivery technology, and John Rossi, a City of Hope molecular biologist and RNA interference researcher. |
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