RNA Animations
RNA is an information molecule that can also function as an enzyme. Learn about the many different forms that RNA can take. Also featured on the recently released HHMI DVD, The Double Life of RNA, available free from HHMI. Order DVDs here.
RNA Folding (Howard Hughes Medical Institute)
Since RNA is single-stranded, it can fold upon itself and form structures that are protein-like in both appearance and functionality.
RNA interference is an exciting new research tool for shutting down genes. It could also yield new medical treatments. Learn how RNA interference was discovered and how it works. Also featured on the recently released HHMI DVD, The Double Life of RNA, available free from HHMI. Order DVDs here.
This mini-lesson covers the research on telomeres that has happened since the 1995 Holiday Lectures. Also featured on the recently released HHMI DVD, The Double Life of RNA, available free from HHMI. Order DVDs here.
The Synthesis of Proteins - Translation
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Ribosomes and Polypeptide Synthesis: VIEW ANIMATION, Downloadable compressed version: Flash(zip) or QuickTime(bin)
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Structure of the Glutaminyl tRNA Synthtase: VIEW QuickTime Movie
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Structure of the Thermus thermophilus 70S Ribosome: VIEW QuickTime Movie
Ribozymes
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VIEW ANIMATION, Downloadable compressed version: PC(exe) or QuickTime(bin)
RNA Animations
- RNAi Animation Nature
- RNAi Mechanism Animation Nature
- RNAinterference with Gene Expression Promega
- RNAi Explained Nova