Unravelling the Mysteries of Early Transcription Termination and RNA Turnover
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have discovered a new mechanism controlling gene expression in cells. This mechanism, known as early transcription termination (ETT), affects the turnaround time of RNA molecules, the molecules that cells use to store and transmit genetic information. ETT ensures that the cell can quickly and efficiently shut down the production of specific RNA molecules when they are no longer needed. This has important implications for understanding how cells respond to their environment and how genetic diseases can arise.
source: Phys.org