Tag: RNA structure
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RNA Folding at Atomic Detail: How Molecular Dynamics Simulations Use Force Fields to Capture Structure
Overview: Why RNA Folding Matters in Molecular Dynamics Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is more than a genetic messenger. Its diverse roles in gene regulation, catalysis, and cellular maintenance depend on its ability to fold into intricate three-dimensional structures. Understanding these structures and the pathways by which RNA folds is crucial for uncovering mechanisms of biology and…
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Advancing RNA Folding Insights with Atomistic Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Introduction: The Power of Atomistic MD in RNA research Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is one of life’s most versatile molecules, orchestrating gene regulation, processing, and maintenance across diverse biological systems. To fully understand RNA function, researchers increasingly rely on molecular dynamics (MD) simulations that use atomistic force fields to capture the subtleties of folding, dynamics, and…