A newly discovered promoter element "start" points to a shared regulatory syntax for controlling transcription initiation in ...

Heme binding to a bacterial transcription factor is critical for hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) signaling, report researchers from Japan. Heme binding promotes the reaction of H 2 S with the transcription ...

Bacterial transcriptional regulation is a finely tuned process that enables rapid adaptation to fluctuating environmental conditions. At its core, the regulation of gene expression is mediated by ...

An international team of scientists have used advanced microscopy to image how ribosomes recruit to mRNA. Within a cell, DNA carries the genetic code for building proteins. To build proteins, the cell ...

Rifampicin, the main treatment for TB, is losing ground against drug-resistant bacteria and dormant infections, underscoring the need for smarter combination strategies. Pairing rifampicin with the ...