The model calculations in the present study show that proteins are therefore preferably synthesized in the branched, tapering ...

A complex molecular machine, the spliceosome, ensures that the genetic information from the genome, after being transcribed into mRNA precursors, is correctly assembled into mature mRNA. Splicing is a ...

Nerve cells have amazing strategies to save energy and still perform the most important of their tasks. Researchers from the ...

Understanding how cells transform into specialized types during human development is a central challenge in biology. This ...

Researchers have developed a computer model to help scientists identify tumor-fighting immune cells in patients with lung cancer treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors.

Many foods are often advertised for their antioxidant properties. Antioxidants counteract what are known as reactive oxygen ...

A new imaging technique reveals ribosomes work together when translating mRNA, preventing slowdowns in protein production. This discovery challenges prior beliefs and could revolutionize our ...