N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is a widespread modification on cellular RNA that is dynamically regulated involving m6A writers, erasers and readers, and can impact many cellular processes and pathways. A recent study demonstrates that viruses can use m6A to ensure their RNA avoids innate immune sensing.
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Thiel, V. Viral RNA in an m6A disguise. Nat Microbiol 5, 531–532 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41564-020-0689-x
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