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Artist’s rendering of the protein synthesis process, in which a tRNA molecules carry amino acids to a ribosome that’s decoding a strand of mRNA.
Screen of 250,000 Species Reveals Tweaks to Genetic Code
A massive screen of bacterial and archaeal genomes revealed five previously unknown instances where an organism uses an alternate code to translate genetic blueprints into proteins.
Screen of 250,000 Species Reveals Tweaks to Genetic Code
Screen of 250,000 Species Reveals Tweaks to Genetic Code

A massive screen of bacterial and archaeal genomes revealed five previously unknown instances where an organism uses an alternate code to translate genetic blueprints into proteins.

A massive screen of bacterial and archaeal genomes revealed five previously unknown instances where an organism uses an alternate code to translate genetic blueprints into proteins.

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Evolutionary Rewiring
Ruth Williams | Feb 26, 2015 | 3 min read
Strong selective pressure can lead to rapid and reproducible evolution in bacteria.
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