HKUST Scientists Uncover Breakthrough in RNA Silencing Mechanism

HKUST Scientists Uncover Breakthrough in RNA Silencing Mechanism

In a groundbreaking study from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), researchers have elucidated the molecular intricacies that govern the exceptional precision of the human enzyme DICER in processing microRNAs (miRNAs). This enzyme’s ability to execute highly accurate cleavage of RNA substrates has profound implications for understanding gene regulation and the molecular […]

HKUST Researchers Achieve Breakthrough in RNA Silencing Mechanism | The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

HKUST Researchers Achieve Breakthrough in RNA Silencing Mechanism Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 03/19/2026 - 09:30 A research team from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has made a breakthrough discovery in understanding the molecular machinery of RNA silencing. The team uncovered how the human enzyme DICER achieves highly precise processing of microRNAs (miRNAs), advancing gene regulation research and offering new insig…