Ribosome could have emerged from ancient antagonism between parasites and proto-cells

Ribosomes are the components of cells that read RNA and build proteins. Without the ribosome, the chemistry of life would ...
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Study links reduced ribosome levels to vulnerability in developing brain cells

A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center scientists has identified a specific stage of neurodevelopment when differentiating neural cells produce fewer ribosomes, which are responsible for making ...