On 25 April 1953, Watson and Crick published an article, in the acclaimed journal “Nature” titled “Molecular structure of nucleic acids: A structure for deoxyribonucleic acid”. The one-page article ...

Nucleic acids (DNA or RNA) are polymers of nucleotides – each nucleotide consists of a pentose sugar, a phosphate group and one of the nitrogenous bases (purines and pyrimidines). Nucleic acids ...

The development of nucleic-acid therapeutics, ranging from aptamers and antisense RNA to messenger RNA (mRNA)-based vaccines and gene therapies, is a rapidly evolving industry that has the potential ...

Most hypotheses suggest that earlier forms of life had partial genetic codes and used fewer than 20 amino acids. To test ...

This study characterizes several novel activities of SARS-CoV-2 helicase nsp13, providing valuable insights into potentially new functions of this essential RNA-processing enzyme in the virus life ...

Canadians swallow millions of pills every day to treat common health issues like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and ...

From the food you eat to the way your cells function, biomolecules are at the heart of it all. Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids each play unique roles in energy, structure, and ...

NASA’s Curiosity rover has identified seven new organic compounds on the planet Mars, according to new research published in ...

Advanced non-viral gene delivery systems are expanding the range of indications and therapy modalities possible for the new generation of genetic medicines.

Conventional multiomics strategies frequently rely on separate samples for individual omics analyses. This interview explores ...

Lipid nanoparticles address key drug delivery challenges, including immune evasion, toxicity, and regulatory approval.