miR-TRAP (IMAGE) Sanford Burnham Prebys Caption MicroRNAs suppress gene expression by binding target mRNA and joining an RNA-induced silencing complex. A simple new technique called miR-TRAP captures the complex, allowing researchers to more easily identify an miRNA's target. Credit Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute Usage Restrictions Please contact Heather Buschman at <a href="mailtO:hbuschman@sanfordburnham.org">hbuschman@sanfordburnham.org</a> for permission. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.