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UT Arlington Lands $1.8M Grant for RNAi Research Breakthroughs

1/19/2025

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The University of Texas at Arlington has secured a $1.8 million federal grant to delve into the fascinating world of RNA interference (RNAi) and its potential to revolutionize human health. Under the guidance of Assistant Professor Alicia Rogers, this groundbreaking research seeks to unlock new therapies for diseases like cancer, utilizing the tiny model organism C. elegans to unravel the mysteries of RNAi mechanisms.

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The University of Texas at Arlington has secured a $1.8 million federal grant to delve into the fascinating world of RNA interference (RNAi) and its potential to revolutionize human health. Under the guidance of Assistant Professor Alicia Rogers, this groundbreaking research seeks to unlock new therapies for diseases like cancer, utilizing the tiny model organism C. elegans to unravel the mysteries of RNAi mechanisms.