# Introduction to ‘The Epitranscriptome’

## TL;DR

This paper introduces a collection of research on the epitranscriptome, which involves chemical modifications of RNA molecules.

## Contribution

The paper serves as an introduction to a themed collection, highlighting recent advances in epitranscriptome research.

## Key findings

- The collection features contributions from leading researchers in the field.
- It aims to provide insights into RNA modifications and their biological roles.

## Abstract

Ralph Kleiner (Princeton University, USA), Claudia Höbartner (University of Würzburg, Germany) and Guifang Jia (Peking University, China) introduce the themed collection on ‘The Epitranscriptome’.