Nucleic acids are fundamental biomacromolecules that not only store and transmit genetic information but also regulate myriad biochemical processes essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis. In ...

Nucleic acids are complex biological molecules that store and transmit genetic information in all living organisms. They are essential for the survival and reproduction of life on Earth. The two main ...

The Biochemistry major is designed to equip students with a broad understanding of the chemical and molecular events involved in biological processes. The Biochemistry major provides a foundation for ...

A research team at Florida State University's Institute of Molecular Biophysics and Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry ...

48. Arteaga, S. J., Dolenz, B. J., and Znosko, B. M. (2024) "Competitive influence of alkali metals in the ion atmosphere on nucleic acid duplex stability," ACS Omega ...

Some biologists have long hoped that small pieces of RNA that silence genes could help wipe out genetic diseases. But developing nucleic acid medications with good drug properties, such as selectivity ...

Jacques Robert Fresco, the Damon B. Pfeiffer Professor in the Life Sciences, Emeritus, died on Dec. 5 of complications from heart disease, surrounded by his family. He was 93. “Jacques was a pioneer ...

Scientists have been investigating properties of so-called xenonucleic acids or XNAs. They have demonstrated for the first time that six of these unnatural nucleic acid polymers are capable of sharing ...

What is chemical biology, and how does it differ from biochemistry? Chemical biology deals with how chemistry can be applied to solve biological problems while biochemistry is the study of the ...

Nucleic acids are chains of nucleotides that are a vital part of all living beings. The two most common types of nucleic acids are deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA), which provide ...

Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion of historically excluded students in STEM has been a large part of my identity and effort throughout my graduate school journey. As a Chicana, I recognize ...