How one RNA nucleotide switch activates fluorescent dyes

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What happened

RhoBAST is a tiny RNA molecule that activates fluorescent dyes, enabling researchers to track RNA molecules in living cells with super-resolution.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:04 UTC.

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