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RNA: Don’t kill the messenger

KAUST · May 9

KAUST researchers have identified a protein complex of HuR and YB1 that stabilizes messenger RNA during muscle-fiber formation. The complex protects RNA as it carries muscle-forming code through the cell. Further research aims to elucidate the individual roles of each protein in the stabilization process. Why it matters: Understanding this RNA-stabilizing complex could lead to new therapies for muscle recovery and the prevention of muscle-related pathologies.

Lab grown stem cells used to study embryogenesis

KAUST · Sep 13

Researchers at KAUST and Peking University Third Hospital have created a novel blastoid model for studying early human development using extended pluripotent stem cells (EPSCs). The blastoid is a 3D cell model mimicking the blastocyst phase, avoiding ethical concerns associated with using human embryos. The team showed that blastoids can be cultured to mimic post-implantation development, offering insights into early cell lineages. Why it matters: This innovation provides a way to study human embryogenesis without the ethical constraints of using actual embryos, potentially advancing our understanding of miscarriage and birth defects.