'Junk' RNA segments found to play role in protein production and cell stress response

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Feb 11, 2025, 3:25 pm84 pts
Scientists have discovered that some tiny segments of RNA thought to be junk instead have a functional role in suppressing production of certain messenger RNAs and appear to help cells respond to oxidative stress.

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