The cold season is in full swing, throats are scratchy and noses are running. We feel ill and hope it is not the flu. The ...

Researchers identified how the poxvirus protein VITF-3 forms a molecular ring that clamps onto DNA with viral RNA polymerase, bending it by 90 degrees to initiate gene copying.

A research team at the University of Würzburg has deciphered another aspect of poxviral gene activation. They have revealed a unique viral mechanism: A molecular ring anchors the viral copying machine ...

A common type of error-correcting mechanism in biology is called kinetic proofreading. For example, if errors turn up when cells are making new DNA, enzymes can cut out incorrect nucleotides. They can ...

DNA repair is essential for the maintenance of genomic stability and its failure can lead to human disease. Various DNA repair systems exist, such as base excision repair, nucleotide excision repair, ...

Scientists are trying to understand how complex life emerged on Earth about 2 billion years ago. Our microbial ancestors could be the key.

Researchers at Hiroshima University and Gifu Kyoritsu University identified Hepatitis B RNA serum levels as a biomarker that more accurately ...

Naked mRNA administration in the testes rescues sperm function, demonstrating a potential therapeutic approach for genetic male infertility.

IMPAACT 2017 (MOCHA) week 96 results show long-acting Cabenuva (cabotegravir + rilpivirine) effectively maintained viral suppression in 94.4% of adolescents aged 12 to <18 years Additional paediatric ...

Pritelivir, an investigational antiviral for herpes simplex virus, demonstrated strong efficacy in a phase 3 trial, with 62.7% of immunocompromised patients achieving lesion healing. The ...

ViiV Healthcare’s long-acting Cabenuva for HIV demonstrates superior efficacy compared to daily oral therapy for people with adherence challenges: London, UK Friday, February 20 ...