Overview
Biophysics Transcription and Translation are a set of processes integral to the functioning of all living cells. At the most basic level, transcription is the process of transferring genetic information from DNA to messenger RNA (mRNA), while translation is the process of turning the mRNA into proteins. These two processes, essential to gene expression, allow the cell to use genetic blueprint and create the proteins necessary for its normal functioning. When studied from a biophysical perspective, the transcription and translation processes can help us better understand how cells grow and adapt in difficult environments, as well as how diseases such as cancer develop. With this knowledge, scientists are now able to find new ways to intervene in the progression of cancer, as well as other diseases, and develop better treatments.