New Messenger RNA Discovered (IMAGE)

University of Chicago

New Messenger RNA Discovered

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The discovery of a new messenger RNA (mRNA) modification m1A and its distinct location in mammalian mRNA, together with previously known mRNA modifications, strongly suggest the presence of 'epitranscriptome code' in controlling gene expression. This diagram of an RNA molecule shows the spot where the CH3 methyl group is added for an N1 methylation, which adds a positive charge.

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Chuan He/University of Chicago

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