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How DICER cuts microRNAs with single-nucleotide precision
Key takeaway
Researchers discovered how the DICER enzyme precisely cuts microRNA molecules, a key process in gene regulation. This advance could lead to better understanding of how gene expression is controlled in the body.
Quick Explainer
The research team at HKUST has uncovered how the human enzyme DICER precisely processes microRNAs, advancing gene regulation research and offering new insights into diseases like cancer, immune disorders, and genetic conditions.
