Epitranscriptomics in atherosclerosis: Unraveling RNA modifications, editing and splicing and their implications in vascular disease.

Summary: Heart disease like atherosclerosis is a huge health problem worldwide. Scientists are now looking at a tiny but powerful process called "epitranscriptomics." This is how our bodies make chemical changes to RNA, the messenger molecules inside our cells. These tiny changes affect how blood vessels and immune cells work, which can eventually lead to clogged arteries. By understanding these RNA tweaks, doctors hope to find brand-new ways to treat or even prevent heart disease in the future.