The being in question is a microbe called Sukunaarchaeum mirabile. Preliminary research says it stretches the definition of ...

It has genes for ribosomes, tRNAs, and mRNAs. These components are the scaffolding of life: the tools by which cells read ...

In the vast and often unseen world of microscopic life, a recent discovery may force scientists to rethink what it means to ...

Scientists have discovered Sukunaarchaeum mirabile, a unique archaeon residing within marine plankton, challenging traditional definitions of life. Th ...

This creature blurs the line between viruses and cells, exhibiting remarkable characteristics that push the boundaries of ...

Every living cell must interpret its genetic code—a sequence of chemical letters that governs countless cellular functions. A ...

Transcription factors bind RNA through an Arg-rich motif; these interactions potentially promote transcription and development, and their dissociation can contribute to disease.