The human body consists of numerous trillions of cells, and 60 percent of the energy used within a cell is dedicated to a specific molecular machine. That machine is responsible for producing proteins, which are fundamental building blocks of the body.
Tag: Ribosomes
Humans vs. Bacteria: Differences in Ribosome Decoding Revealed
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have found that human ribosomes decode mRNA slower than bacteria, with implications for drug development.