MicroRNAs

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, naturally occurring molecules in our cells that help regulate gene expression, acting as fine-tuners of which proteins are produced and when. They are short strands of RNA that bind to messenger RNA (mRNA), the blueprint for making proteins, preventing it from creating certain proteins or marking it for degradation. This process ensures that cells function properly, develop correctly, and respond adaptively to changes. In essence, microRNAs are tiny regulators essential for maintaining the balance and proper functioning of biological processes within our bodies.