A surprise beginning for RNA

Organic molecules called coenzymes are central to metabolism, but have also been found to act as components of RNA in bacteria. A study reveals how coenzymes are incorporated into RNA. See Letter p.444

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  1. Katharina Höfer and Andres Jäschke are at the Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology, Heidelberg University, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany., Katharina Höfer & Andres Jäschke
  1. Katharina Höfer