protein synthesis
Americannoun
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The researchers traced the issue to a specific phase of protein synthesis known as translation elongation.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
"OTULIN could be a key regulator in creating an imbalance between protein synthesis and degradation and may cause brain aging," he said.
From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026
Five hours later, the researchers took another muscle biopsy to measure how the meal and exercise together affected protein synthesis.
From Science Daily • Oct. 15, 2025
RNA is a nucleic acid, an organic compound found in living cells and viruses, which controls protein synthesis and the genetic makeup of many viruses.
From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2024
In turn, RNA chains were the likely candidates for the templates for protein synthesis.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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