An increased production of ribosomes may underlie cell migration and relate to cancer metastasis, according to a new study.

Only recently have scientists directly witnessed this most pivotal of events in biology, thanks to new technology that allows them to observe the process in living cells. It’s teaching them a lot.

A clock constructed of rDNA methylation sites can estimate both chronological and biological age across species.

The scientific community said goodbye to a number of leading researchers this year.

Watch as Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan, who wrote the December Reading Frames essay, discusses Brexit and the importance of sharing scientific insights with the public.

Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan’s new book recounts the tale of researchers striving to understand an ancient molecular machine that is essential for all life.

Steitz determined the atomic structure of the ribosome, work for which he won the 2009 Nobel Prize in chemistry.

Ribosome-inactivating proteins from symbiotic bacteria leave their hosts unharmed.

New research suggests that the cells’ protein factories have preferences for specific messenger RNAs they translate.