Large-scale recoding of virus genomes has the potential for use in vaccine design.
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Protein synthesis: An adaptive “hive mind” of cellular proportions
New evidence suggests a hidden “intelligence” of a life-sustaining pathway.
Where and how do RNAs localize in tiny prokaryotic cells?
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When viruses borrow artillery
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RNA-RNA interfaces as a possible antibiotic target
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The route of all COVID-19 evil: RNA
RNA-related processes that are key to the biology of the cell are at risk during coronavirus infections.
Imaging the life cycle of RNA
RNA plays a fundamental role in our health and biology, and advancements in imaging techniques are expanding our understanding of its life cycle.
Conserved elements in viral genomes may provide targets for broad-spectrum drugs
RNA elements that are found in the genomes of numerous representatives within the same virus family provide new opportunities to expand the repertoire of targets for the development of antiviral therapy.
Targeting the untargetable and treating the untreatable
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