The crystal structure of a polypeptide chain fragment from the surface layer protein tetrabrachion from Staphylothermus marinus has been determined at 1.8 Å resolution. As proposed on the basis of the ...

Proteins are the key players that regulate cellular structure and function. DNA, which functions as the blueprint for protein synthesis, is first transcribed into a messenger RNA (mRNA), which is ...

Protein production (translation) is a complex process involving machinery called ribosomes. How do cells counter ribosomal destabilization leading to premature termination of translation? Scientists ...

Just as children can strengthen ties between parents, ensuring the family stays together at least until they’re grown, a new study shows nascent polypeptide chains have the inherent ability to ensure ...