Nature

During initiation, the ribosome (grey globe) docks onto the mRNA at a position near the start codon (red).

How does DNA determine an organism’s characteristics? A process called translation decodes RNA created during transcription, and uses it to create proteins that perform specific cellular functions.
Nature

To complete the initiation phase, the tRNA molecule that carries methionine recognizes the start codon and binds to it.

How does DNA determine an organism’s characteristics? A process called translation decodes RNA created during transcription, and uses it to create proteins that perform specific cellular functions.
Science Daily

Structure of mRNA initiation complex could give insight into cancer and other diseases

Researchers have solved the the structure of the complex formed when mRNA is being scanned to find the starting point for translating RNA into a protein. The discovery provides a new understanding of ...
JSTOR Daily

Temperature-Sensitive Mutation in the Initiation Codon of the rIIB Gene of Bacteriophage T4

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract We have determined the sequence of a ribosome-protected region of T4 rIIB mRNA labeled in vivo. The rIIB mutant HD263, which is temperature ...
Fred Hutch

Influenza exploits an alternate route when it comes to protein synthesis

Genes must be expressed in precise levels and at the exact moment if the complex balance regulating cell activity is to be maintained. Messenger RNA (mRNA) conveys genetic information from DNA to ...