Medical Xpress August 2, 2024
Unraveling the complexities of circular RNAs (circRNAs) in cancer biology has positioned scientists on the cusp of revolutionary breakthroughs in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
A new Flinders University study published in Nature Reviews Cancer, predicts remarkable potential for circular RNAs to improve cancer treatment and patient outcomes within the next 5–10 years.
“Over the past decade, research into circRNAs has emerged as a vital area of study, revealing the crucial role these unique RNA molecules play in cancer biology,” says Flinders University Professor Simon Conn, who leads the Circular RNAs in Cancer Laboratory at the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI).
“By understanding the specific functions of circRNAs at every stage of cancer, we hope to harness...