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Heat-stressed cells use nuclear stress bodies to restart RNA splicing, study finds

If you want to beat the heat of the summer sun, slowing down and doing less is a good strategy. However, researchers have long asked whether the same occurs at the cellular level.

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Researchers at Japan’s University of Osaka have identified a mechanism by which cells respond to high temperatures. Their study, published in Molecular Cell, shows that nuclear stress bodies act as temperature sensors that temporarily shut down nonessential cellular functions during heat stress. By doing so, these structures help cells survive the stressful conditions and later resume normal activity during recovery. The findings reveal a new layer of cellular regulation linked to environmental temperature.

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