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RNA is one of the bodies most vital molecules, and it comes in a few forms. For example, messenger RNA fills an essential role in gene expression by copying the sequences of active genes, which are ...

Sunburn has traditionally been attributed to UV-induced DNA damage. However, a new study reveals that RNA, another vital cellular molecule, plays a major role in triggering acute sunburn reactions.

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) developed a new RNA sequencing strategy that can reveal how ...

Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered an unexpected role for a well-known cancer-related protein, revealing a new layer of genetic regulation that could reshape how certain cancers are ...

Researchers developed STRIPE, a targeted long-read RNA sequencing tool that identifies disease-causing variants missed by ...

RNA is fundamental to all life, governing gene expression, regulating biological processes, and influencing growth, ...

Scientists have identified a new RNA molecule that may play a key role in improving survival in cancer patients.