Researchers discover high levels of non-coding RNAs in testes, suggesting new roles in sperm function and evolution

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Jul 30, 2024, 1:51 pm274 ptsTop
Researchers at the University of Toronto have mapped the spatial distribution of around 700 long non-coding RNAs, otherwise known as lncRNAs, in the testes. The team discovered much higher levels of lncRNAs in the testes than had been previously estimated, indicating that lncRNAs may play a more significant…

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