RNA

Blood test may predict which ovarian tumors will respond to chemotherapy

The Voice of Science website - the Israel National Science Foundation
July 22, 2026
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Researchers from Sheba and Meir Medical Center are tracking DNA and RNA from the tumor throughout treatment. In 15%–20% of patients, a signature of DNA segments was found that changed as the tumor shrank.

Engineered ribozyme demonstrates how ancient RNA could have repaired itself

Avi Blizovsky
July 18, 2026
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An enzyme made of RNA selectively recognizes a chemical mark that characterizes broken strands and attaches additional RNA to them. The discovery strengthens the possibility that ancient life in the RNA world could have preserved genetic information even without proteins

RNA

Blood test may predict which ovarian tumors will respond to chemotherapy

Engineered ribozyme demonstrates how ancient RNA could have repaired itself

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