How does the cell convert DNA into working proteins? The process of translation can be seen as the decoding of instructions for making proteins, involving mRNA in transcription as well as tRNA. But ...

During translation, multiple ribosomes travel along the nucleic acid chain to build polypeptides that become functional proteins. Occasionally, these molecular decoders pause on the mRNA, either ...

Researchers developed cSMRTS, an engineered mRNA that preferentially turns on therapeutic genes inside targeted cells, shown ...

Within a cell, DNA carries the genetic code for building proteins. To build proteins, the cell makes a copy of DNA, called mRNA. Then, another molecule called a ribosome reads the mRNA, translating it ...

Researchers have developed a new microscopy technique to observe how ribosomes function in cells. With this method, they can monitor individual ribosomes as they convert mRNA into proteins. The ...

Amid its ongoing efforts to invest in mRNA technology, Sanofi said Aug. 3 it will acquire clinical-stage mRNA therapeutics company Translate Bio. The French drugmaker will acquire all outstanding ...

SMRTS, a smart mRNA system, enables cell‑selective gene expression, expanding the mRNA toolbox for precision cancer therapies.

Mount Sinai researchers developed a first-in-class cell-selective modRNA translation system that turns therapeutic genes on only in target cells.