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Department of Chemistry<\/h3>\n

Carnegie Mellon University<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The Ly Group<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Our research program has been focused on the design and development of molecular tools and reagents to regulate gene expression and probe protein localization and dynamics in human somatic and embryonic stem (ES) cells. We are particularly interested in dissecting the genetic blueprint of human ESC and addressing fundamental questions pertaining to the cellular origins of cancer. More recently, we have expanded our research program into other areas including protein design, tissue engineering and molecular self-assembly\u2014taking advantage of the strength of the department, which is interdisciplinary research, combined with our ability to synthesize molecules that integrate all three features of the natural biopolymers: nucleic acids, proteins, and carbohydrates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Recent News<\/h3>\n

\u27a4 Bifacial \u03b3PNA triplets target rCUG repeats and displace MBNL1 in Myotonic Dystrophy type 1<\/a>, Base by Base Podcast, January 18, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

\u27a4 Breakthrough in RNA Research Could Lead to Treatment for Neuromuscular Disorders<\/a>, Mellon College of Science News, January 15, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

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