#rnatech

RNA Shield Revolution

Researchers at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) have unveiled a powerful RNA-based solution against the Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), a devastating threat to over 1,200 plant species. Using efficient double-stranded RNAs (edsRNAs), the team engineered a method to supercharge plant immunity by delivering highly effective small interfering RNAs (siRNAs). These siRNAs target the virus's RNA at multiple points, offering a broad-spectrum and adaptable defense.