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Researchers discover that plant RNA defense systems hide in unassuming 'bubbles' to fight mold invasions

UC Riverside scientists have discovered a stealth molecular weapon that plants use to attack the cells of invading gray mold.

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Intercellular messengers reveal themselves

The cells in our body continuously keep each other informed. They do this by exchanging, among other things, virus-like vesicles. Pascale Zimmermann's group, from the Department of Human Genetics, has been studying these vesicles for many years. Her fundamental research is necessary to use these intercellular messengers in medicine.

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