RNA (ribonucleic acid)
By
Cancer Council NSW
RNA is a type of genetic material made by cells (see DNA) that plays a key role in many cellular processes. Unlike DNA, which stores genetic instructions, RNA helps carry out those instructions.
Cells produce several types of RNA, each with a specific function – many are involved in making proteins that the body needs to grow and function. RNA can also be made in laboratories and is widely used in research and in developing new treatments, including cancer therapies.
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