RNA enzyme structure offers a glimpse into the origins of life Researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, have determined the three-dimensional structure of an RNA enzyme, or "ribozyme," that carries out a fundamental reaction required to make new RNA molecules. view more (2007-03-16)
Accelerated evolution converts RNA enzyme to DNA enzyme in vitro This 'evolutionary conversion' provides a modern-day snapshot of how life as we understand it may have first evolved out of the earliest primordial mix of RNA-like molecules-sometimes referred to as the "pre-RNA world"-into a more complex form of RNA-based life (or the "RNA... view more (2006-03-28)
Rehydrate - your RNA needs it Water, that molecule-of-all-trades, is famous for its roles in shaping the Earth, sustaining living creatures and serving as a universal solvent. view more (2006-08-23)
A brave new "old world" of RNA A new function for RNA, which further elucidates how genes are expressed and regulated, is described on the 25th of November issue of the journal Nature. view more (2004-11-22)
