CircRNA Produce Protein (IMAGE) The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Caption Circular RNAs (circRNA) are produced in the cell nucleus after they are copied from the DNA and closed. This new research shows that some of them are translated and produce protein once they are exported from the nucleus. Credit Image courtesy Sebastian Kadener Usage Restrictions Please include image credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.