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Enhancers: Conserved in Activity, Not in Sequence
Enhancers: Conserved in Activity, Not in Sequence
Certain stretches of DNA that regulate gene expression have evolved differently from protein-coding genes.
Certain stretches of DNA that regulate gene expression have evolved differently from protein-coding genes.
RNA polymerase
Zooming in on SARS-CoV-2 Replication to Develop Antiviral Therapies
Cytiva | Apr 5, 2022 | 1 min read
Discover how to target SARS-CoV2 replication
100-Year-Old Lungs Yield Genetic Samples of 1918 Flu Viruses
Christie Wilcox, PhD | May 18, 2021 | 2 min read
Influenza RNA sequences from three sets of lungs preserved in formalin since 1918 provide new insights into the deadly pandemic.
Paused RNA Polymerase Quashes New Initiation of Transcription
Shawna Williams | Oct 1, 2017 | 2 min read
Pauses may help cells fine-tune gene expression.
Using RNA to Amplify RNA
Abby Olena, PhD | Aug 15, 2016 | 3 min read
Researchers apply in vitro evolution to generate an RNA enzyme capable of copying and amplifying RNA.
William Greenleaf: Born for Biophysics
Anna Azvolinsky | Jun 1, 2015 | 2 min read
Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics, Stanford University. Age: 35
Polymerase Pieces
Jef Akst | Dec 1, 2014 | 2 min read
Researchers discover a new subunit of a bacterial RNA polymerase—as well as hints of its potential role in defending against viruses.
DNA Damage Scout
Andrew P. Han | Feb 11, 2014 | 4 min read
Researchers are beginning to appreciate a role for RNA polymerase beyond gene transcription.
Living Transistors
Kate Yandell | Apr 1, 2013 | 2 min read
Scientists are trying to turn cells into tiny computers.