Evolutionarily young protein helps ancient RNA get into shape

Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 13:30 in Biology & Nature

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists once believed that proteins govern most cellular activities. However in recent years scientists have found that a diverse group of RNA molecules regulate numerous biological activities. Despite their ancient origin, these RNA molecules have come to rely on younger protein partners to carry out their functions.

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