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Glossary term

RNA interference (RNAi)

Definition

The process when a double-stranded RNA molecule prevents a messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule from being translated into a protein. Also called RNA silencing or RNA inactivation.

Similar terms

RNA interference, RNA interference (RNAi), RNAi, RNA silencing, RNA inactivation

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