RNAi development
2007
The Development of RNA Interference
publication
Author Information
Author(s): Mark Gerstein, Shawn M. Douglas
Primary Institution: Yale University
Conclusion
The study illustrates how the field of RNA interference rapidly grew and evolved from a singular discovery into a widespread scientific phenomenon.
Supporting Evidence
- The term 'RNA Interference' first appeared in 1998.
- There was a rapid increase in authors using the term around 2001.
- Fire and Mello continued to publish together as a collaborative unit until 2002.
Takeaway
Scientists discovered a new way to interfere with genes, and over a few years, many researchers started working on it together, like a big team.
Methodology
The study analyzed the growth of the RNA interference field by tracking publications in the PubMed database.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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