A fundamental principle of molecular biology governs how proteins are made within the cell, which happens in two stages called transcription and translation. During transcription, information stored ...

The central dogma describes the flow of genetic information within a biological system. It states that DNA is transcribed into RNA, which is then translated into proteins. This process of gene ...

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected function for a crucial protein involved in cell division. Reported in two consecutive publications, the finding challenges long-accepted models and standard ...

He helped to reveal the structure of life’s code, transformed science education and research, and remained a deeply controversial figure to the end.

Recent work reported in Nature highlighted the importance of methylation on messenger RNA (mRNA). Methyl tags that are added to mRNA can have a dramatic impact on the fate of mRNA transcripts. Now an ...

James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA has died at age 97. He was a scientific superstar until he made racist ...

A newly developed mouse model enables real-time visualization of RNA Polymerase II (RNAP2) during DNA transcription, as ...

Cells are regularly faced with environmental stresses that may damage or destroy them. To survive, they quickly adjust their ...