Bacteria defend themselves from viral infection using diverse immune systems, many of which sense and target foreign nucleic acids. Defense-associated reverse transcriptase (DRT) systems provide an ...

Nucleoside analogues are modified forms of natural nucleosides that have become indispensable in both therapeutic and diagnostic applications. Their structural alterations enable them to interfere ...

This diagram depicts the chemical structure of pyrimidine, a six-membered aromatic ring with two nitrogen atoms at positions 1 and 3 (highlighted in blue). The remaining positions are occupied by ...

The iMolecule group from Skoltech has developed an artificial intelligence-driven solution that uses data on the structure of RNA or DNA molecules to identify sites on them where interaction with ...

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget (Volume 16) on November 6, 2025, titled “Anti-DNA virus agent cidofovir – loaded green synthesized cerium oxide nanoparticles (Nanoceria): Nucleic ...

SARS-CoV-2 viruses can hide from recognition by the immune system. However, the antiviral immune receptor RIG-I can be stimulated, which improves protection against lethal SARS-CoV-2 infections.