Scientists uncover a hidden mechanism that drives RNA synthesis

MechNews newsroom brief · 46d ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

Scientists have long been fascinated by two promising classes of antibiotics that disable RNA polymerase (RNAP). They knew that these drugs could grind gene expression to a halt in several pathogens, including the bacterium behind tuberculosis, by binding to specific locations in

Scientists have long been fascinated by two promising classes of antibiotics that disable RNA polymerase (RNAP). They knew that these drugs could grind gene expression to a halt in several pathogens, including the bacterium behind tuberculosis, by binding to specific locations in This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking mech. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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