New Control Mechanism For Genetic Code Translation Discovered In Bacteria

ScienceDaily (2008-02-19) -- Almost all organisms share the same genetic code. Identification of the evolutionary differences between the system for the translation of the genetic code in humans and other organisms are useful for the design of new antibiotics. Researchers have now discovered that an essential molecular process differs in the bacteria Mycoplasma penetrans, a human pathogen that affects the respiratory tract. ... > read full article