Errant gliding proteins yield long-sought insight
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 - 15:02
in Biology & Nature
In order to react effectively to changes in the surroundings, bacteria must be able to quickly turn specific genes on or off. Although the overall mechanisms behind gene regulation have long been known, the fine details have eluded scientists for decades. Researchers can now provide a picture of how proteins regulate genetic expression at the atomic level.