Biologists discover an unusual hallmark of aging in neurons

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 - 11:50 in Biology & Nature

Biologists have discovered that oxidative damage by free radicals produces an unusual pileup of short snippets of RNA in some neurons. This RNA buildup may predispose cells to neurodegenerative diseases.

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