Enzymes called RNA polymerases transcribe DNA into RNA. RNA is the intermediary that carries the information contained within DNA to the ribosomes, where the genetic information is synthesized into ...

Biologists have shown that the surfaces of plant leaves are coated with a diverse array of RNA molecules. The finding suggests that the RNA present on the leaf surface may play a role in shaping the ...

That’s a big problem, because the precise shape that an RNA molecule folds into determines its function. One day, scientists hope to create RNA machines that could become the basis of lifesaving ...

The preclinical-stage biotech company Shape Therapeutics (ShapeTX), based in Seattle, Washington, is using artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop RNA-based therapies that are easy ...

Users learn that molecular shape determines RNA function and allows RNA strands to carry out a wide variety of jobs essential for life. The Lab also features a series of animated videos that ...

Researchers have now uncovered the 3D structure of the RNA enzyme SAMURI. Their study provides insights into the development of ribozymes and the evolution of catalytically active RNA. Researchers ...

No large RNA structure database exists that correlates sequence with 3D topology. Successful protein-centric methods like AlphaFold remain unavailable for RNA, creating a critical gap in ...

RNA polymerase moves along the DNA strand ... After translation, the polypeptide is finally folded into the correct shape and becomes a protein. Peptide bonds form between the adjacent amino ...