DNA isn’t the only decorated nucleic acid in the cell. Modifications to RNA molecules are much more common and are critical for regulating diverse biological processes. For years, researchers ...

Understanding the intricate mechanisms of gene regulation is crucial for unraveling the complexities of cellular function and disease. Recent discoveries highlight a profound interplay between DNA and ...

Stanford Medicine researchers have developed a blood test capable of detecting cancers, the ways cancer resists treatments ...

The sugar-phosphate backbone forms the structural framework of nucleic acids, including DNA and RNA. This backbone is composed of alternating sugar and phosphate groups, and defines directionality ...