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Briefly: Research links RNA, blood vessels

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Published Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Tiny pieces of RNA were recently discovered by Yale University scientists to play a crucial role in angiogenesis — the formation of blood vessels which is vital for everything from heart disease to the spread of cancer. The research could lead to improved methods for diagnosing cancer, macular degeneration and stroke.