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Possible target found for boosting microRNA action

Study shows how micro molecules interfere with gene expression.

Tiny fragments of RNA called microRNAs are known to interfere with gene expression, but how? A new study hints that they get involved right at the start of the game — they seem to prevent protein production before it even starts.

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Posted by Nicola Jones on May 16, 2007 06:00 PM |

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