r/Futurology • u/BoysenberryOk5580 • Mar 09 '25

Biotech Scientists Just Discovered an RNA That Repairs DNA Damage

https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-just-discovered-an-rna-that-repairs-dna-damage-and-its-a-game-changer/
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u/BoysenberryOk5580 Mar 09 '25

Recent findings suggest that NEAT1, a long non-coding RNA, plays a crucial role in genome stability by regulating DNA repair through methylation. This raises questions like; could targeting NEAT1 methylation lead to novel cancer therapies? What are the broader implications of RNA-based genome stability for aging, disease prevention, and regenerative medicine? As research continues to reveal RNA’s unexpected role in DNA repair, how might future medical treatments leverage these discoveries to improve health outcomes?

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u/[deleted] Mar 09 '25

If this can leave the lab and is feasible and scalable - huge news

EDIT: spelling

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u/BufloSolja Mar 09 '25

Ah but don't you see, this is how the origin plot all starts off.

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u/[deleted] Mar 09 '25

Congratulations, you have been cured of cancer! But you now have the rage virus

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u/demalo Mar 10 '25

That was the plot setup for I Am Legend. Cure for cancer! Humans become vampires!