Avoiding a sticky situation: How cells stop messenger RNAs from clumping together

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Messenger RNA, or mRNA, is best known for carrying genetic instructions from DNA to the cellular machinery that makes proteins. But all RNA molecules have another, less appreciated property: They are naturally sticky.

Messenger RNA, or mRNA, is best known for carrying genetic instructions from DNA to the cellular machinery that makes proteins. But all RNA molecules have another, less appreciated property: They are naturally sticky. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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