New structure gives insight into mRNA export and cancers, and how viruses hijack the process to infect their host

Nov 21, 2024

The central dogma of biology defines the flow of genetic information: It describes how proteins are made from mRNA templates, which are in turn made from DNA. Exporting the mRNA from inside the nucleus to the site of protein translation in the cytoplasm is a critical step for life for eukaryotes like us.