What Causes Cleft Lip and Palate? A Genetic Clue Emerges
Researchers have found that a defect in the processing of tRNAs may contribute to the development of cleft lip and cleft palate—two of the most common craniofacial malformations.
In a recent study, researchers successfully engineered the common parasite Toxoplasma gondii to secrete a specific protein into the brain cells of mice.
Both molecules transmit genetic information and consist of nucleic acids, but their different chemical properties greatly affect their biological functions.
In terms of their chemistry, proteins are chains of amino acids. Proteins are an important ingredient in our diet, and are used by the body to build itself.
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