A Non-Function Cell Matter Obtains a New Application in Maintaining Genome Integrity

According to the research conducted by the University of Montreal and led by Dr. Pascal Chartrand, a molecule associated with cancer development has been identified in a genome called telomeres in maintenance of genome integrity. According to a study published in the journal of molecular cell, the non-coding gene for RNA molecule is in the telomeres and aid in maintaining its integrity.

 The study was to obtain the exact role of the non coding RNA gene (TERRA) in telomere. Mounting and viewing of the TERRA that was attached to a fluorescent revealed that it accumulated molecules that were essential to the genome. Moreover, it provided telomerase molecule that is essential for the control and regulation of activities occurring within the genome. A conclusion was therefore made on the suitability of the non-encoding gene in maintaining the integrity of the genome through control of its activities and supply of relevant molecules.