Abstract: The invention described herein provides gene therapy vectors, such as adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors, that co-express two or more GOIs. The vectors of the invention can be broadly used to treat a number of genetic disorders such as trinucleotide repeat expansion disorders.

Abstract: The invention described herein provides gene therapy vectors, such as adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors, that co-express a functional protein (such as a miniaturized human micro-dystrophin gene product) and one or more additional coding sequences for an RNAi sequence (siRNA, shRNA, miRNA), an antisense sequence, a guide sequence for a gene editing enzyme (such as an sgRNA for CRISPR/Cas9, or a crRNA for CRISPR/Casl2a), and/or a micro RNA, and methods of using the vectors to treat subjects suffering from a muscular dystrophy such as DMD/BMD.

Abstract: Provided herein are hybrid oligonucleotides comprising a region that promotes cleavage of a nucleic acid and a region that protects a nucleic acid from exonuclease activity. Such hybrid oligonucleotides are useful for modulating the expression of genes. Related compositions and methods are also provided. In some embodiments, methods are provided for treating a disease, such as by administering a hybrid oligonucleotide.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to particle formulations, e.g., nanoparticle formulations, methods of making particle formulations, and methods for delivery of oligonucleotides and/or synthetic RNA, e.g., for increasing gene expression in a targeted manner. In some embodiments, compositions and methods are provided that are useful for posttranscriptionally altering protein and/or RNA levels in a targeted manner. Aspects of the disclosure described herein provide compositions and methods that are useful for protecting RNAs from degradation (e.g., exonuclease mediated degradation).

Abstract: Provided herein are oligonucleotides complementary to euchromatic regions of target genes that are useful for increasing expression of the target genes; related compositions and methods are also provided.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to methods for increasing gene expression in a targeted manner. In some embodiments, methods are provided for increasing expression of a gene expressed in a liver cell. In some embodiments, methods and compositions are provided that are useful for posttranscriptionally altering protein and/or RNA levels in a targeted manner. Aspects of the invention disclosed herein provide methods and compositions that are useful for protecting RNAs from degradation (e.g., exonuclease mediated degradation).

Abstract: Provided herein are hybrid oligonucleotides comprising a region that promotes cleavage of a nucleic acid and a region that protects a nucleic acid from exonuclease activity. Such hybrid oligonucleotides are useful for modulating the expression of genes. Related compositions and methods are also provided. In some embodiments, methods are provided for treating a disease, such as by administering a hybrid oligonucleotide.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention provide single stranded oligonucleotides for modulating expression of genes based on targeting of low abundance non-coding RNA transcripts. Further aspects provide compositions and kits comprising single stranded oligonucleotides for modulating expression of genes. Methods for modulating expression of genes using the single stranded oligonucleotides are also provided. Further aspects of the invention provide methods for selecting a candidate oligonucleotide for modulating expression of genes.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to methods for increasing gene expression in a targeted manner. In some embodiments, methods and compositions are provided that are useful for posttranscriptionally altering protein and/or RNA levels in a targeted manner. Aspects of the invention disclosed herein provide methods and compositions that are useful for protecting RNAs from degradation (e.g., exonuclease mediated degradation).

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for increasing Frataxin (FXN) expression. Compositions and methods for treating Friedrich's ataxia are also provided.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for increasing Frataxin (FXN) expression that involve targeting or expressing regulatory factors that modulate the epigenetic state of FXN genes. Also provided herein are methods for increasing FXN expression using inhibitors of a negative epigenetic regulator of FXN. Compositions and methods for treating Friedrich's ataxia are also provided.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to methods for analyzing cellular nucleic acid. Methods of the invention involve capturing RNA from a lysed cell onto a substrate, producing a cDNA/RNA duplex, removing the RNA from the cDNA/RNA duplex, priming the cDNA to produce a primer/cDNA duplex, exposing the primer/cDNA duplex to at least one detectably labeled nucleotide in the presence of a polymerase capable of catalyzing addition of the nucleotide to the primer/cDNA duplex, detecting incorporation of the nucleotide into the primer portion, and repeating the exposing and detecting steps at least once.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to methods for increasing gene expression in a targeted manner. In some embodiments, methods and compositions are provided that are useful for posttranscriptionally altering protein and/or RNA levels in a targeted manner. Aspects of the invention disclosed herein provide methods and compositions that are useful for protecting RNAs from degradation (e.g., exonuclease mediated degradation).

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to methods for increasing gene expression in a targeted manner. In some embodiments, methods and compositions are provided that are useful for posttranscriptionally altering protein and/or RNA levels in a targeted manner. Aspects of the invention disclosed herein provide methods and compositions that are useful for protecting RNAs from degradation (e.g., exonuclease mediated degradation).

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to methods for increasing gene expression in a targeted manner. In some embodiments, methods and compositions are provided that are useful for posttranscriptionally altering protein and/or RNA levels in a targeted manner. Aspects of the invention disclosed herein provide methods and compositions that are useful for protecting RNAs from degradation (e.g., exonuclease mediated degradation).

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to methods for increasing gene expression in a targeted manner. In some embodiments, methods and compositions are provided that are useful for posttranscriptionally altering protein and/or RNA levels in a targeted manner. Aspects of the invention disclosed herein provide methods and compositions that are useful for protecting RNAs from degradation (e.g., exonuclease mediated degradation).

Abstract: Provided herein are oligonucleotides complementary to euchromatic regions of target genes that are useful for increasing expression of the target genes; related compositions and methods are also provided.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to methods for increasing gene expression in a targeted manner. In some embodiments, methods and compositions are provided that are useful for posttranscriptionally altering protein and/or RNA levels in a targeted manner. Aspects of the invention disclosed herein provide methods and compositions that are useful for protecting RNAs from degradation (e.g., exonuclease mediated degradation).

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to methods for increasing gene expression in a targeted manner. In some embodiments, methods and compositions are provided that are useful for posttranscriptionally altering protein and/or RNA levels in a targeted manner. Aspects of the invention disclosed herein provide methods and compositions that are useful for protecting RNAs from degradation (e.g., exonuclease mediated degradation).

Abstract: Provided herein are oligonucleotides that are useful for modulating the heterochromatin state of genes; related compositions and methods are also provided. In some embodiments, methods are provided for treating a disease associated with heterochromatin formation, including diseases associated with repeat expansion within genes.