LINC

LINC is an acronym that can refer to more than one topic in different fields. In genomics, lincRNA stands for long intergenic non-coding RNA, a class of RNA transcripts longer than about 200 nucleotides that do not code for proteins and are located between protein-coding genes. LincRNAs are associated with regulation of gene expression, chromatin structure, and various cellular processes, though their precise functions are still under study.

In computing, the Laboratory Instrument Computer (LINC) was an early interactive minicomputer developed in the 1960s for laboratory use. It was designed to control experiments and enable direct interaction between researchers and data, and is frequently cited as a forerunner of later personal computing concepts due to its emphasis on accessibility and user interaction with a compact, instrument-focused system.

Other uses of the acronym LINC exist in different organizations, projects, or programs, but the two examples above are among the most commonly encountered. Context generally clarifies which meaning is intended. If a specific field or institution is involved, providing that information can help identify the correct sense of LINC.