Such switching is accomplished through transcription, which converts the DNA in genes into its chemical cousin in mRNA, which guides the building of proteins that make up the microbe's structure.

In bacteria, all transcription is performed by a single type of RNA polymerase. This polymerase contains four catalytic subunits and a single regulatory subunit known as sigma (s).

Never-before-seen view of gene transcription captured Date: July 3, 2024 Source: Rockefeller University Summary: New tech reveals findings that address long-standing theories about how bacteria ...

Bacterial riboswitches possess the ability to accurately determine the result of gene expression, either during transcription elongation or translation initiation.

Bacterial wilt (BW) caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is a serious disease affecting the production of Solanaceae species, including eggplant (Solanum melongena). However, few resistance genes have ...

Scientists have identified two putative plant transcription factors that are essential links in the symbiosis of rhizobial bacteria and legumes, according to two reports in this week's Science. The ...

U-M, multinational team of scientists reveal structural link for initiation of protein synthesis in bacteria Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Michigan ...

A new study from Oregon Health & Science University has uncovered how small molecules within bacteria interact with proteins, revealing a network of molecular connections that could improve drug ...

Bacteria are the most well-understood prokaryotes, and due to their simple genetic structure, they provided the team with an ideal host for analyzing the mechanisms and machinery involved in ...

Such switching is accomplished through transcription, which converts the DNA in genes into its chemical cousin in mRNA, which guides the building of proteins that make up the microbe’s structure.