Bizarre RNA molecules were caught acting as a secret engine for tumor growth
Circular RNA molecules, once dismissed as genetic errors, act as hidden drivers for cancer by helping tumors bypass normal cell death and resist aggressive medical treatments.
Researchers have identified circular RNA as a powerful hidden driver in the progression of various cancers. Unlike linear RNA, these molecules form closed loops that resist degradation, allowing them to accumulate within cells and hijack biological processes.
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