We are a research group at the Guangzhou National Laboratory. We are a research group at the Guangzhou Laboratory. If you are interested in working with us, please see more information on (Vacancies).
RNA centre (Miao lab) is a computational biology laboratory, which focuses on the research of RNA structure, function ( RNA structural informatics ) and single-cell omics sequencing. We develop new computaitonal approaches (algorithms, databases, integrated computational workflows) to understand the RNA function at regulation level and structure level.
RNA structural informatics:
Our lab seeks an agile and predictive understanding of how RNAs code for information processing and replication in living systems. We are creating new computational and chemical tools to enable the precise modeling and design of these RNAs.
single-cell omics:
We have a longstanding interest in understanding global principles of gene regulation and protein-RNA interactions. We use state-of-the-art genomics approaches, including multi-modal single cell genomics and spatial genomics in combination with machine learning methods to advance our knowledge of cells and tissues.
We are looking for passionate Associate Investigators, Postdocs, Assistant Investigators and Research Assistants to join the team (more info) !
We are grateful for funding from Guangzhou Laboratory (Gzlab), MOST and NSFC .
2. Dec 2024
Recently, Prof.Zhichao Miao and Academician Eric Westhof collaborated on an article entitled RNA-Puzzles Round V:Blind predictions of 23 RNA structures in the Nature Methods. The article published the results of RNA-Puzzles Round V, which conducted a large-scale evaluation of predictions from 18 teams around the world, involving 23 RNA structures, including RNA elements, aptamers, viral elements, ribozymes, and nuclear switches.
1. Dec 2024
Congyu Lu is joining the lab as a Postdoc.
9. Sep 2024
Lijing Huang is joining the lab as a Research Assistant.
6. Aug 2024
Guoquan Ning is joining the lab as a Research Assistant.
2. Aug 2024
Significant Update! Prof.Zhichao Miao and Prof.Sheng Liu collaborated on an article entitled A brain cell atlas integrating single-cell transcriptomes across human brain regions in the Nature Medicine. The study presents a comprehensive single-cell atlas of the human brain, covering nearly all major brain regions in health and disease, and demonstrates the utility of using the atlas to discover putative neural progenitor cells (NPCs) and understand microenvironment-driven differences in microglia. The brain cell atlas will become a valuable resource for studying brain cells and functions, and enhance our understanding of neuronal processes and neurodegenerative diseases.
1. Aug 2024
Yadi Tang is joining the lab as a Research Assistant.
1. Jul 2024
Recently, Prof.Zhichao Miao and Prof.Hongjie Yao collaborated on an article entitled CTCF mutation at R567 causes developmental disorders via 3D genome rearrangement and abnormal neurodevelopment in the Nature Communications. This study elucidates the influence of the CTCFR567W mutation on human neurodevelopmental disorders, paving the way for potential therapeutic interventions.
25. May 2024
We published a paper in Neurogenetics Clinical genomics expands the link between erroneous cell division, primary microcephaly and intellectual disabilityThe research suggest that bi-allelic variants in CENPJ, STIL, CDK5RAP2, RBBP8, and CEP135 affect cell cycle progression and cause syndromic or non-syndromic microcephaly and expand the knowledge on genotype–phenotype correlations in variant-associated microcephaly.
21. Apr 2024
Our deconvolution paper at Bioinformatics Advances CATD: a reproducible pipeline for selecting cell-type deconvolution methods across tissues is now available on line.