No Such Thing As 'Junk RNA,' Say Researchers

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No Such Thing As 'Junk RNA,' Say Researchers

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Tiny fragments of RNA previously dismissed as cellular junk are actually stable molecules that play a significant role in gene regulation, say researchers. The findings represent the first examination of very small RNA products and could lead to the development of biomarkers to detect and monitor cancer.

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No such thing as 'junk RNA,' say Pitt researchers

physorg.com — “Tiny strands of RNA previously dismissed as cellular junk are actually very stable molecules that may play significant roles in cellular processes, according to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI).View full resource at physorg.com

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