The function of non-coding RNA in the cell has long been a mystery to researchers. Unlike coding RNA, non-coding RNA does not produce proteins—yet it exists in large quantities.
Non-coding RNA acts as 'superhighway' for gene expression, study finds retrieved 24 June 2024 from https://phys.org/news/2024-06-coding-rna-superhighway-gene.html
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