A new study finds that at least one Archaea has surprisingly flexibility when interpreting genetic code, which goes against a long-held rule of biology.

Researchers discover a unique genetic code in Antarctic archaea that encodes a rare amino acid, potentially advancing protein ...

Expression of the murine leukemia virus pol gene occurs by translational read through of an in-frame UAG codon between the gag and pol coding regions. In a previous study, we mutated the UAG codon to ...

Redundant sequences could be used to encode artificial amino acids. You have full access to this article via your institution. Researchers have removed nearly all the ...

The genomes of species from bacteria to Drosophila show unique biases for particular synonymous codons—varying triplet base pairs that code for the same amino acids—but it has been unclear if such ...

Cells working with an expanded genetic code could make more diverse medicines. A new study shows scientists are within striking distance. One of modern biologists' most ambitious goals is to learn how ...

Amino acids are organic compounds that serve as the fundamental building blocks of proteins. They play a crucial role in the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs. Amino ...

Amino acids are compounds that combine to form proteins. Naturally found in our bodies, they’re often referred to as the “building blocks of life,” notes MedlinePlus. Amino acids are needed for the ...