Finding an RNA target and tool to fight premature aging (IMAGE)

King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)

Finding an RNA target and tool to fight premature aging

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An international research team led by KAUST has identified a new target for treating syndromes that cause premature aging in children. The illustration is of the target, called long interspersed nuclear element-1 (L1) RNA.

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© 2022 KAUST; Heno Hwang

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