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    Glossary Small Interfering RNA

    molecule that silences specific genes by degrading their mRNA

    Small Interfering RNA (siRNA) is a type of molecule that can silence or "turn off" specific genes within a cell. It works by binding to a complementary messenger RNA (mRNA) sequence, leading to its degradation and preventing the production of the corresponding protein. This mechanism is often used in research and therapeutic applications to study gene function or to target and reduce the expression of disease-related genes.

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