Too much RNA can drain cell energy

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Too much RNA can drain cell energy

Scientists report an RNA load that can starve cells of energy.

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Too much RNA can starve cells of energy, scientists discover

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected danger lurking inside cells: too much RNA can damage the structures responsible for producing energy. A new study found that excess RNA, including the normally essential messenger RNA (mRNA), can directly disrupt mitochondria without relying on the immune system. The discovery could help explain how viral infections and certain aging-related diseases damage cells.

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Science Daily reports on a study finding that excess RNA can strain cellular energy balance, adding a mechanistic clue to how cells manage internal resource demands.

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