LincRNAs in our genome (IMAGE) University of Tokyo Caption Our genome can be thought of as a long string of genetic information, in which some sections are coiled up into structures called TADs. Within these sections, some subsections transcribed into lincRNAs can indicate the specific tissues they’re within. When these markers show something abnormal, it might in turn indicate if that specific tissue is suffering from some disease. Credit ©2023 Hamba et al. Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.