Animation of the HIV Life Cycle

Atomically accurate molecular animations provide a unique opportunity for generating and testing new mechanistic hypotheses and promoting scientific communication and public outreach. Iwasa is a leader in the creation of sophisticated, dynamic 3D visualizations of biological processes. Continue reading → Animation of the HIV Life Cycle

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Identifying RNAs from Invading Viruses

Biochemical and structural studies from Bass, Shen, Iwasa, and colleagues revealed how Dicer-2, an RNA processing, and antiviral defense enzyme, distinguishes and differentially processes double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) substrates by sensing the unique chemistry at their termini. Continue reading → Identifying RNAs from Invading Viruses

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Intercellular Communication in Long Term Memory

How can cells in the brain retain information for years, even though most proteins turn over in minutes to days? The neuronal gene Arc is critical for transducing experience and learning into long-lasting changes in the brain. Continue reading → Intercellular Communication in Long Term Memory

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