The research field of "cellular IRESes" lay dormant for decades, as there was no uniform standard of reliable methods for the clear characterization ...

Protein biosynthesis—the process whereby cells produce protein molecules, which are essential for life and growth—is a highly ...

Only recently has the ribosome -- one of the oldest molecular machines in evolutionary terms -- been recognized as an active regulator of gene expression at the level of protein biosynthesis.

Two molecular control factors play a decisive role in what is known as splicing, the cutting and assembly of mature messenger RNA—a prerequisite for protein synthesis in the cell. The poorly ...

Cells express their genes by converting the genetic message into protein. This process of protein synthesis occurs in two stages - transcription and translation. When a gene is to be expressed ...

Researchers explore how natural compounds in traditional Chinese medicine can modulate cholesterol metabolism to combat ...

A protein involved in Alzheimer’s disease progression has been linked to normal brain ageing, raising the prospect that researchers could target it to stave off age-related mental decline.

Chemical biology is beginning to enhance our understanding of diverse cellular processes in plants, including endomembrane trafficking, hormone transport and cell wall biosynthesis. To reach its ...

The Protein and Peptide Science Group (PPSG) is one of the RSC's many Interest Groups. The Interest Groups are member driven groups which exist to benefit RSC members, and the wider chemical science ...

By discovering how plants defend themselves from pests, ag researchers aim to help farmers grow resilient crops.