An unusually 'sticky' RNA class that keep cells organized: Researchers discover smOOPs
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An unusually 'sticky' RNA class that keep cells organized: Researchers discover smOOPs

Inside cells, RNAs and proteins form tiny, liquid-like droplets called biomolecular condensates. These droplets are essential for organizing cellular life, yet why some RNAs cluster more readily than others has remained unclear. Disruptions in condensate formation are linked to developmental defects, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases.