The Synthesis of "codons"

Discover the genetic code, the set of rules used by cells to translate genetic information into proteins. Learn how it defines life as we know it.

Discover amino acids, the organic compounds that combine to form proteins. Learn their vital role as the fundamental building blocks for all life.

Discover DNA, the molecule that holds the genetic instructions for every living thing. Learn about its structure, function, and modern impact.

An explainer on protein synthesis, the fundamental process cells use to build proteins, and why it's vital for health, fitness, and disease prevention.

Discover what RNA is, why it's a hot topic in science thanks to mRNA vaccines, and how it is revolutionizing medicine and human health.

Explore genes, the fundamental units of heredity inside our DNA. Learn how they build our bodies, influence health, and power modern science.

An explainer on transcription, the vital biological process of copying DNA to RNA, and its connection to human health, aging, and disease.

An explanation of translation, the vital cellular process where genetic information from mRNA is used to build proteins, the workhorses of the cell.

Explore gene expression, the vital process of turning genetic instructions in your DNA into functional proteins that define life and health.

Explore the essential biological process of DNA replication, where the blueprint of life is copied for cell growth, repair, and reproduction.