A region of DNA that codes for a protein, often referred to as a gene, is the fundamental unit of heredity responsible for specific traits and functions within an organism. This intricate segment of ...
Ribosomes, the protein factories of the cell, are essential for all living organisms. They bind to mRNA and move along the messenger molecule, reading the genetic code as they go. Using this ...
RNA is a central biological macromolecule, now widely harnessed in medicine and nanotechnology. Like proteins, RNA function ...
TriLink BioTechnologies senior scientist Dr Cody Palumbo discusses the blockers to manufacturing mRNA-based gene editing ...
The genetic code is the recipe for life, and provides the instructions for how to make proteins, generally using just 20 ...
C&EN networking event in New York City. Please join us if you’re in town! Here’s a link to the invitation. Questions? Comments? Tips? Let us know. Email Michael McCoy, C&EN’s executive editor for ...
Ribosomes don’t just make proteins—they can sense when something’s wrong. When they collide, they send out stress signals ...