A strategy that analyzes the structural properties of RNA could help identify regions that are promising targets for antiviral drugs.

Your DNA is continually damaged by sources both inside and outside your body. One especially severe form of damage called a double-strand break invol ...

The growing incidence of infectious diseases, cancer, and chronic illnesses has substantially increased the demand for ...

The combination of climate change and pathogen expansion could be fueling a surge in infectious diseases. GEN consulted ...

Genetic information encoded in messenger RNA is translated into protein by the ribosome, which is a large nucleoprotein complex comprising two subunits, denoted 30S and 50S in bacteria. Here we ...

It follows a previous report showing that the Werner syndrome protein WRN and its interacting protein WRNIP1 are indispensable for translesion DNA synthesis (TLS) by Y-family DNA polymerases (Pols).

A new study reveals that blocking ribosomal RNA production rewires cancer cell behavior and could help treat genetically ...

Plant RNA viruses pose a significant threat to global agriculture, affecting a vast array of crop species and leading to ...

An investigation highlights the importance of cross-species genetic research and the value of animal models in rare disease ...

Scientists discover how cells absorb queuosine, a vital nutrient affecting memory, learning, and cancer resistance.