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New Tool Predicts Response to Immunotherapy in Lung Cancer Patients

New Tool Predicts Response to Immunotherapy in Lung Cancer Patients

With just a blood sample, a new tool can be used to accurately diagnose non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and assess whether patients would respond…

Supermeres: A New Extracellular Vesicle

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are tiny molecular containers found in circulating body fluids that participate in communication between cells by…

Separating Vesicles: Use the Acoustic Fluidics Force

Separating Vesicles: Use the Acoustic Fluidics Force

The biological molecule RNA, can be released from the cell and travel throughout the body as extracellular RNA (exRNA) in small containers called…

Following the Leader

Following the Leader

The exRNA researchers Dr. Alissa Weaver and colleagues designed a system built on their previous technologies that uses a stable and bright pH-…

Singled Out: New Technology for Analyzing Single Extracellular Vesicles (EVs)

Singled Out: New Technology for Analyzing Single Extracellular Vesicles (EVs)

The Common Fund Extracellular RNA Communication (ERC) program aims to understand the fundamental biology of extracellular RNA (exRNA), as well as…

Working to Improve Reporting in Extracellular Vesicle Research

Working to Improve Reporting in Extracellular Vesicle Research

Focusing on development of tools and technologies to address major barriers to fully understanding and harnessing the therapeutic potential of…

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Second Stage of ExRNA Program Underway

The Extracellular RNA (exRNA) Communication program extensively explored basic exRNA biology, including how exRNA molecules and their transport…

Identifying Zip Codes and Contents of Molecular Packages

Identifying Zip Codes and Contents of Molecular Packages

Researchers now know that some RNA (called extracellular RNA or “exRNA”) can be released by cells and transported through the body, sometimes…

Extracellular RNA May Be Involved in Response to Asthma Attacks

Extracellular RNA May Be Involved in Response to Asthma Attacks

Asthma is a common disease that causes dramatic changes in the lungs. Researchers supported by the Common Fund’s Extracellular RNA Communication…

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