Phys.org·4 min read·hard
Evolutionary origins of 'junk DNA' may provide new clues to cancer
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Arizona State University
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Researchers have discovered that 'junk DNA,' now known as long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), plays a significant role in regulating genes and cancer development. The study suggests these genetic elements evolved from smaller RNA fragments and could serve as new targets for cancer research.
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Understanding the function of non-coding DNA provides new pathways for cancer diagnostics and potential therapeutic interventions.
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