Nucleic acids are complex biological molecules that store and transmit genetic information in all living organisms. They are essential for the survival and reproduction of life on Earth. The two main ...

This schematic shows the secondary structure of two aptamers. The complex shapes formed by base pairing (black lines connecting G-C and A-T bases) allow aptamers to bind their targets with high ...

For instance, in a 1971 essay on the history of nucleic acid research ... while by an erroneous understanding of how the different elements in thymine and guanine (specifically, the carbon ...

The group was formed in 2003, having previously been a special interest group (The Nucleic Acids and Molecular Biology Group) of both the RSC and the Biochemical Society. The purpose of the group is ...

New research pioneered by The University of Western Australia is shedding light on the intricate dance between proteins, DNA ...

Nucleic acid therapeutics use engineered sequences ... that skip key protein instructions or include unwanted sequence elements. A well-designed ASO can overcome this. “You’re using them ...

The Purdue University Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) reviews research protocols involving the use of recombinant DNA (rDNA), synthetic nucleic acids, and/or biohazardous agents that present a ...

Circulating nucleic acids (cf-DNA, cf-RNA) aid in early disease detection Special tubes ensure stable cf-DNA and cf-RNA for accurate testing Key for personalized medicine and disease monitoring Go ...

More information: Hyunseop Goh et al, Synthetic translational coupling element for multiplexed signal processing and cellular control, Nucleic Acids Research (2024). DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkae980 ...