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- Transcription Factors Involved in RNA SynthesisTranscription factors are proteins that assist in the production of RNA. Some are involved in the initiation phase, while others are present during the elongation phase of RNA synthesis.
- The Structure of RNA - Sugar, Phosphate Group, and Nitrogenous BasesThe structure of RNA consists of nucleotides, which are made of three parts. The sugar group, phosphate group, and nitrogen base constitute the nucleotide structure. Repeating units of nucleotides are linked together to form RNA.
- Nucleotides: ATP and Nucleic AcidNucleotides play a key role in the proper functioning of a living being. Nucleotides are responsible for the existence of DNA and RNA, both of which are crucial to life.
Biology Made Easy - Guide to TranscriptionAn easy to understand guide to transcription and post-transcription modification of the mRNA.- The Beginner's Guide to Introductory Biology: RNA Nucleotide Base Pairing RulesUnderstanding the Nucleotide is Key to the Studies of Biology, and the Deeper Concepts of RNA Base Pairing Will Greatly Aid In Your Studies.
- The Beginner's Guide to Introductory Biology: TranslationUnderstanding the concept of Translation is key to the learning of RNA studies. Translation is essential to the survival of a cell, and is the last step of which this occurs.
- The Beginner's Guide to Introductory Biology: TranscriptionUnderstanding the concept of Transcription is key to the learning of RNA studies.
- Perl and Bioinformatics: Storing DNA and RNA StrandsBeing able to store DNA and RNA in Perl programs is an essential skill needed for more advanced programming skills, such as transcription of a DNA strand. Learn this skill through this tutorial.
- The Oversimplification of DNA and RNAThe science of DNA and RNA is still unfolding. While we have understood the sequencing, the ability of DNA and RNA to transmit information is still unfolding.
- A Summary of Gene ExpressionA relatively short summary on Gene Expression. Started out as a little bit to help me with my revision, but I just had to post it.
- Lymphocyte Isolation and Subsequent RNA Isolation ProtocolsA quick protocol for the animal scientist interested in isolating RNA from lymphocytes after the lymphocytes have been isolated from blood.
Ribosomes and Their Role in the CellIn this ongoing series of articles about organelles and their functions within a cell we take a look at the ribosomes.
Making Sense of the Genetics of RNA VirusesThe genetic material of a virus can be either DNA or RNA, and if it is single-stranded RNA, the biologist must then make sense of the type of strand.- Life of RNAA short poem on the life of RNA.
Childhood Rashes & RNA Virus InfectionGerman Measles (rubella) and Rubeola (measles) are similar childhood infectious rashes caused by RNA viruses.
Polymerization of DNA & RNA Building BlocksPrior to cell division, a new copy of DNA must be built. And in order for our cells to make proteins, RNA must be created from the DNA template. How is this accomplished?- What is RNA?Definition of RNA (ribonucleic acid) and the important role it plays in the continued existence of life.
- Scientific Breakthroughs: The Use of DNA in Modern ScienceThis article examines scientific uses for DNA, including cloning and DNA fingerprinting.
- Transcription in Eukaryotic CellsExplains the process of Transcription, whereby DNA is used as a template for the synthesis of RNA
- The Central Dogma of Molecular BiologyThis is about the central dogma of biology: the sequential flow of genetic information from DNA to protein.
- Heredity and Its Influence on One's LooksThis article discusses the subject of heredity.
- Functions of DNALearning how DNA functions is crucial to our understanding of life in general. It's extremely amazing to think of how such a complex process can occur so fast while accomplishing so many things.
- Scientists Create Video of HIV RNAScientists at the University of Michigan have developed a novel application of NMR technology and made it possible to directly observe the complex folding of the RNA molucule responsible for the replication of the virus that causes AIDS
Researchers Find a Key Element in Repairing DNA DamageResearchers at the University of Michigan Medical School have released the results of a DNA study that could have implications to help understand diseases like cancer.- How DNA Directly Affects YouProtein synthesis is a very complicated process. Protein synthesis has many steps, and a variety of chemicals and organelles are involved.
Two Americans, Andrew Z. Fire and Craig C. Mello are Awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine / PhysiologyTwo American researchers that discovered a method of "switching off" genes were awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology.
Quick Biology: VirusesViruses do not fit the traditional scientific definition of a living organism for a number of reasons, least of which is the fact that they are unable to reproduce on their own.- The Origins of LifeThis is a very general paper about the beginnings of life on earth.
- DNA Chip TechnologyThis article provides an introduction to DNA Chip Technology.
- The Mysteries of Heroes - The SymbolAn exploration in the mysteries surrounding the world of Heroes.
- I See Sick PeopleA poem written by the only person in the midwest who has not yet gotten sick this year.
- Biologist Battles Conventional Wisdom for Thirty YearsResearchers at the University of Illinois thirty years ago discovered a third kingdom of life on the planet, and its principal researcher has been battling conventional wisdom since.
A Novel Micro-RNA (miRNA) Regulated Transgene Expression System: Implications for Gene TherapyGene therapy is used to correct defective genes involved in disease. An obstacle however, is the inactivation gene products by the immune system. A recent article in Nature Medicine describes a novel system to overcome this hurdle.
