Nanowerk

Ribosomal RNA (rRNA): The Catalytic and Structural Component of Ribosomes

Ribosomes are composed of two subunits, the small and large subunits, each containing specific rRNA molecules. The main types of rRNA include: Small Subunit rRNA: In prokaryotes, the small subunit ...
Nature

Structural basis for 3C and 3CD recruitment by enteroviral genomes during negative-strand RNA synthesis

Enteroviral replication-linked cloverleaf RNAs recruit the viral 3CD protein, a fusion of 3C protease and 3D RNA-dependent RNA-polymerase, for negative-strand synthesis during genome replication.
Nature

Integrating cryo-OrbiSIMS with computational modelling and metadynamics simulations enhances RNA structure prediction at atomic resolution

The 3D architecture of RNAs governs their molecular interactions, chemical reactions, and biological functions. However, a large number of RNAs and their protein complexes remain poorly understood due ...
Phys.org

A new method for enzymatic synthesis of potential RNA therapeutics

A team of researchers at IOCB Prague led by Prof. Michal Hocek has developed a novel method for preparing ribonucleic acid (RNA) containing modified bases. Innovative use of engineered DNA polymerases ...