microRNA
microRNAs are short non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression by binding to target mRNAs.
Their expression patterns change with disease onset and progression.
As they are stably detected in body fluids like plasma, they are actively being investigated as promising biomarkers.
Scientific Foundation Recognized by the Nobel Prize
The discovery of microRNAs and their role in gene regulation was awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or
Medicine, firmly establishing them as a fundamental mechanism in molecular biology.
Expanding Applications of microRNAs
Research is rapidly advancing, consistently linking microRNAs to various conditions, including neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and metabolic disorders. (Over 90,000 microRNA-related papers published on PubMed from 2020 to 2025)
microRNAs: Bridging Research and Industry
Given their biological significance, microRNAs are translating research discoveries into real-world industrial value, with expanding applications across diagnostics and therapeutics.
