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RNA necklace | sterling silver
DNA holds the instructions, but RNA is the working copy the cell reads and acts on all day long. An RNA necklace suits the woman whose work sits on that side of biology: a daughter finishing her molecular biology degree, a PhD student defending an RNA thesis, or a friend working on mRNA medicines.
Who It's For
- a daughter graduating in molecular biology or biochemistry
- a PhD student in an RNA lab, for her thesis defence
- a friend who works on mRNA vaccines or other RNA medicines, for a new job or a milestone
- a colleague leaving the lab, or retiring from it
- a teacher who draws DNA, RNA and protein on the board every year
- yourself, if RNA is what you work on
The Science Behind RNA
RNA is built much like a single strand of DNA, with two differences. Its sugar carries an extra hydroxyl group that can break RNA's own backbone, so RNA is far less stable than DNA, and it uses uracil where DNA uses thymine. Most of the RNA in a cell is not the messenger kind. In fast-growing human cells in culture, about 80% of all RNA by mass is ribosomal: it forms the core of the ribosomes that build proteins. Messenger RNA is a small share, and it is made to be temporary. In mouse cells, half the copies of a typical messenger RNA are gone within about nine hours.
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FAQ
How big is it, and how does it sit?
The pendant is 24 mm (0.94 inches) wide, about the width of a US quarter and a little smaller than a 2-euro coin. It is attached to the chain at both ends, so it lies level just below the collarbones. The chain is 45 cm (17.7 inches) of sterling silver with a 5 cm (2 inch) extender. It is 925 sterling silver, nickel-free and hypoallergenic. Silver darkens with time in the air, and a polishing cloth brings back the shine.
Is there a gold version?
Yes. The same RNA necklace comes in 18K gold vermeil, also 24 mm on a 45 cm chain with a 5 cm extender. Choose the finish the recipient already wears: the design is the same in both. If her work is on gene regulation, the microRNA necklace is a related design, in sterling silver and in gold vermeil.
Will it arrive in time, and what if it isn't right?
DHL Express delivers free in 1-5 business days worldwide, and we pay the import duties and taxes, so nothing is due at the door. It arrives in a ready-to-gift jewelry box and festive envelope. If it isn't right, our 30-day “Love It or Return It” policy applies.
Who read the first word of the genetic code?
At 3 a.m. on 27 May 1961, at the US National Institutes of Health, Heinrich Matthaei added a synthetic RNA whose only base was uracil to an extract of E. coli. The extract built a protein chain of nothing but phenylalanine. It was the first word of the genetic code to be read, later written as UUU. In August, Marshall Nirenberg presented it in Moscow to about thirty people. Francis Crick had him give the talk again, to about a thousand. Nirenberg shared the 1968 Nobel Prize. Matthaei did not.
Genetics
Our genetics-inspired jewelry captures the essence of life's code in striking detail. Crafted to mirror the DNA double helix, each piece is more than an aesthetic marvel—it's a tribute to the complexity of our genetic makeup. Far from ordinary, this collection combines scientific precision with artistic flair, making each item a captivating blend of form and function. It's not just an accessory; it's a meaningful representation of the miracle that is genetics.
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