RNA Interference and Gene silencing
- Scientists have been interested in the ability to shut down genes, so that observing the effect of turning down a gene can be observed on an organism, giving clues about the function of the gene.
- The ability to shut off the genes, may also result in developing new treatments for diseases by turning down the harmful protein producing gene.
A very beautiful article about RNA Interference, or RNAi appeared on pbs.org, and can be found at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3210/02.html.
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