Researchers have discovered a peptide in human RNA that regulates inflammation and may provide a new path for treating diseases such as arthritis and lupus. The team used a screening process based on the powerful gene-editing tool CRISPR to shed light on one of the biggest mysteries about our RNA -- the molecule responsible for carrying out genetic information contained in our DNA.
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Louisiana’s Legislature approved a bill on May 23, 2024, that would reclassify two abortion pills[1], mifepristone and misoprostol, as “controlled, dangerous substances.” Both pills have a long history of safe and effective use[2] in medication abortions as well as for treatment of miscarriages and other conditions. The bill, which is expected to be signed into law by the state’s governor, makes it illegal to possess...

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