enzyme
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The researchers focused on RNA polymerase, the enzyme that reads DNA and produces RNA -- the first step in gene expression.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 5, 2026
The technique produced DNA assembly efficiencies two to five times higher than those achieved with conventional restriction enzyme methods.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
Researchers identified an enzyme in the worm that can break microbial PHAs into smaller molecules that animals are able to use.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
The enzyme is active in organs including the heart and the brain, where it helps support normal nerve cell function.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
When all is done, a single enzyme molecule has been produced, which then goes about ordering one particular aspect of the chemistry of the cell.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have now shown that one of biology's most important enzymes can accurately read and transcribe a much larger version containing eight genetic letters.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 5, 2026
Across both ancient and modern samples, populations living closer to tropical regions were more likely to carry genetic variants associated with higher expression of these enzymes.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
Novonesis—which develops enzymes, probiotics and other biological products—on Thursday posted organic sales growth of 9% on year for the second quarter, ahead of consensus estimates of 7.4%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Silver nanoparticles also allowed the researchers to produce DNA fragments with 8-base sticky ends, which are difficult to generate using conventional restriction enzymes.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
When they switched back to glucose, these enzymes disappeared and glucose-digesting enzymes reappeared.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Vocabulary lists containing enzyme
Cell Biology - High School
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Florida EOC Biology 1
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Genetics - High School
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