RNA

Research shows how RNA ‘junk’ controls our genes

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The tiny roundworm C. elegans is the subject of a new study examining 3’UTRs. These short segments of RNA play a crucial role in regulating genes. The resulting map, the product of 20 years of research, is the most complete dataset of its kind for any animal and will help advance our understanding of gene … Read more

New study discovers small target on RNA to short-circuit inflammation

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This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! Researchers at UC Santa Cruz have discovered that LOUP is a multifunctional gene in immune cells called monocytes. LOUP can work within the core to control its neighbor SPI1. They also found that LOUP RNA can leave the nucleus and … Read more