Researchers have reconstructed transcription in human mitochondria in unprecedented detail, revealing potential drug targets ...

Aging, neurological diseases and our bodies' stress response are all linked to the tiny power plants inside each cell known ...

Traditional microbial expression systems can be advanced through improved plasmid replication, target gene transcription, ...

Every living cell must interpret its genetic code - a sequence of chemical letters that governs countless cellular functions. A new study by researchers from the Center for Theoretical Biological ...

Li Zhao explores the unexpected emergence of de novo genes, shedding light on their crucial function in adaptation and ...

The YABBY gene family comprises plant‐specific transcription factors that play pivotal roles in defining lateral organ polarity and promoting organogenesis in seed plants. These genes ...

A detailed picture of what happens when DNA transcription is paused early in the process has been obtained by structural biologists at RIKEN. This could inform the development of new therapies. When ...

Noonan syndrome with multiple lentigines (NSML) is a rare genetic disorder that causes short stature, distinctive facial ...

The mechanism behind the expression of the tumor gene 'BCL3' has been identified, raising expectations that this will have a ...

Type IIb fast-twitch myofibers, known for their rapid contraction speed, are plentiful in small mammals but have largely ...