These chains come in a wide range of lengths. In humans a typical protein is about 400 amino acids long; some are a lot longer. Molecules of RNA, one of the two nucleic acids, can reach up to 100,000 ...
Scientists are exploring how RNA might have jump-started life four billion years ago and how it's now advancing drug ...
Earth’s most diverse biological entities are the viruses that infect bacteria, called bacteriophages (phages). They are rich ...
CRISPR-Cas systems are adaptive immune systems found in prokaryotes that defend against invading nucleic acids through CRISPR ...
Just as life pulsates in big vibrant cities, it also prospers in crowded environments inside cells. The interior of cells is ...
This work presents valuable new data on the role of D-Serine and how it competes with its stereoisomer L-Serine to influence metabolism. The work presents a variety of solid experimental data combined ...
Organelles spit out DNA contaminated with damaging components, leading to the activation of inflammatory enzymes, mouse ...
Glycolic acid is one option to treat acne. There are many types available, including over-the-counter products. It’s a good idea to consult a dermatologist to be sure your skin can tolerate glycolic ...
BACKGROUND: PYGM (muscle glycogen phosphorylase), the rate-limiting enzyme in glycogenolysis, plays an indispensable role in maintaining cardiac energy metabolism. However, the role of PYGM in the ...