Mapping mRNA through its life cycle within a cell

Mapping mRNA through its life cycle within a cell

MIT Professor Xiao Wang’s research is focused on developing tools that pinpoint where in a cell different types of messenger RNA are translated into proteins — information that can offer insight into how cells control their fate and what goes wrong in disease.

Feet first: Understanding how mRNA helps cells 'walk' - Tech and Science Post

Cells in the body have to move around in order to do their jobs. During development, for instance, cells are distributed to create and grow tissue. And in the event of an immune response, different cells are shuttled around. While this process, known as cell migration, is essential for health, it can also go awry and contribute to disease, including chronic inflammation, fibrotic diseases, and cancer metastasis. Therefore, understanding more abo…