It’s now clear that gene transcripts can be constructed in various ways, yet many questions remain about the process.

The Tel Aviv University researcher is interested in how the macromolecules affect the health and behavior of successive generations of worms.

A small RNA in Pseudomonas triggers an avoidance response in C. elegans that can be passed on to the next generation, according to research presented at this week’s meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology.

Genes that are exceptionally long or short are overrepresented in some published reports, which can lead to misinterpreted results.

Small RNAs called piRNAs provide a first line of defense against the viruses.

In brain samples from people with Alzheimer’s disease, the protein aggregates more strongly bound proteins involved in processing RNA, the same study finds.

This is the first time sugars have been found connected to RNA molecules, suggesting a new role for RNA.

Genetic material from the chikungunya virus remains in mouse cells after infection and may be linked to later joint pain.

Membraneless organelles appear highly sensitive to ion concentrations in their environment.