Ribosomes are the sites in a cell in which protein synthesis takes place. Cells have many ribosomes, and the exact number depends on how active a particular cell is in synthesizing proteins.

This means that ribosomes are the sites at which the genetic code is actually read by a cell. Ribosomes are themselves composed of a complex of proteins and specialized RNA molecules called ...

Researchers at University of Tsukuba have developed a new model that simulates the internal environment of a ribosome—the cellular site of protein synthesis. Using computer simulations ...

Imagine a breakthrough in cancer treatment where only malignant cells are targeted, sparing healthy host cells; or patients with abnormal protein synthesis are treated to produce a healthy protein.

In frame translation initiation sites within coding sequences drive the expression of N-terminally truncated proteoforms.

View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. Further investigation into SNORA13 revealed that it modifies RNA bases in the ribosome’s active site, suggesting that this small RNA may affect ...