RNA in cells performs an astounding number of functions. Messenger RNA carries the sequences of active genes to cellular machinery that turns it into proteins. And transfer RNA molecules are an ...
A new biochemical method identifies RNA 3D structures and protein binding sites in cells. It reveals how RNA folding drives function, and could accelerate drug discovery, and RNA vaccine development.
News Medical: Decoding the function of SRSF1 protein in RNA splicing and translation regulation
Decoding the function of SRSF1 protein in RNA splicing and translation regulation
This study characterizes several novel activities of SARS-CoV-2 helicase nsp13, providing valuable insights into potentially new functions of this essential RNA-processing enzyme in the virus life ...
The chemical structure of uracil, showing its single-ring pyrimidine structure. Uracil forms hydrogen bonds with adenine in RNA, contributing to the molecule's structure and function. (Image: Public ...
MSN: Q&A: A generative AI technique for designing RNA with improved function
EurekAlert!: Study shows how to identify drugs altering RNA structure and function
News Medical: Researchers shine light on the nuanced functions and intricate regulatory methods of RNA editing
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have shed valuable light on the nuanced functions and intricate regulatory methods of RNA editing, a critical mechanism underlying brain ...
Researchers shine light on the nuanced functions and intricate regulatory methods of RNA editing
Ribonucleic acids (RNAs) serve as messengers between DNA and protein production, and perform a wide variety of regulatory functions across different cellular processes. This makes them an interesting ...
Science Daily: New perspective on RNA function: RNA regulates proteins and thereby can control cell growth, study shows