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DNA transcription is a crucial process in the expression of genetic information, as it converts the information stored in DNA into messenger RNA, which can then be translated into proteins. Without transcription, cells would not be able to produce the proteins necessary for their function and survival. A new study estimates the rates of transcription error.

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