Scientists discover hidden layer of RNA that helps fine-tune how tightly DNA coils itself

Researchers mapped RNA fragments embedded in human DNA, revealing a new genomic layer called the "ribome" that may shape gene ...
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RNA droplets may have helped start life on Earth. UB study explains why they form

UB-led research reveals that a tiny chemical difference between RNA and DNA helps explain why RNA more readily organizes into ...

One Tiny Chemical Difference in RNA Could Help Explain the Origins of Life

A tiny chemical difference makes RNA better than DNA at forming liquid-like droplets under high temperatures and acidic ...
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Study reveals significant differences in RNA editing between postmortem and living human brain

Researchers have reported finding major differences between postmortem and living prefrontal cortex brain tissues as they relate to one of the most abundant RNA modifications in the brain, known as ...
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Textbooks need to be rewritten: RNA, not DNA, is the main cause of acute sunburn

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.