Engineered enzyme enables fast and accurate RNA synthesis
From vaccines and diagnostics to emerging gene-based therapies, RNA molecules are now central to modern medicine. But as…
New diagnostic framework addresses challenges of rapidly-mutating RNA viruses
The rapid evolutionary dynamics of RNA viruses, driven by high mutation rates and the consequent formation of complex…
Scientists uncover new mechanism initiating gene transcription
Scientists at IOCB Prague are uncovering new details of gene transcription. They have identified a previously unknown molecular…
Study explains why mpox cases can appear weeks after exposure
New Bayesian evidence from eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo shows that mpox clade Ib often develops more…
Breakthrough platform reveals the choreography of mammalian transcription
Life’s instructions are written in DNA, but it is the enzyme RNA polymerase II (Pol II) that reads…
Comprehensive kinase atlas reveals new insights into cell signaling and disease
The enzyme RNA polymerase II transcribes genes into messenger RNA. This process is guided by modifications to the enzyme’s…
Concertgoers back detection dogs as practical COVID-19 screening tool in real-world trial
After experiencing canine COVID-19 screening at concerts, participants reported greater trust in detection dogs, positioning them as a…