Scientists find the structure of a key 'gene silencer' protein
Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 14:00
in Biology & Nature
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have determined the three-dimensional atomic structure of a human protein that is centrally involved in regulating the activities of cells. Knowing the precise structure of this protein paves the way for scientists to understand a process known as RNA-silencing and to harness it to treat diseases.