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miR-TRAP

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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.

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Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute

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