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Scientists have confirmed the existence of glycoRNA — RNA molecules chemically bonded to sugar chains — establishing a third class of glycoconjugate alongside proteins and lipids. First proposed in 2021 and definitively proven in 2024 through mass spectrometry, glycoRNAs sit on cell surfaces, interact with immune receptors, and have been found across multiple mammalian species, raising questions about their role in autoimmune diseases and their potential as therapeutic targets.