The Ribosome: A Minifactory for Protein Production

G. G. Karpova, D. M. Graifer, and A. A. Malygin

Synthesis of proteins, the most important structural and functional “bricks” of any organism, is perhaps among the most intricate processes occurring in living beings. A genuine understanding of the molecular processes underlying protein synthesis could shed light on incredibly ancient events connected with the mystery of the origin of life itself...

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