DNA transcription is a tightly choreographed event: How RNA polymerase II regulates the dance
Phys.org • 11/14/2025 – 11/27/2025
Summary
RNA polymerase II (Pol II) is essential for transcribing RNA from DNA in eukaryotic cells, and its movement is crucial for proper gene expression, with disruptions linked to cancer and aging, according to Phys.org. Researchers have faced technical challenges in understanding how Pol II navigates DNA and what influences its speed and pauses.
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