Nucleic acids function in encoding, transmitting and expressing genetic information in either the double-stranded form (mostly for DNA) or in single-stranded form (mostly for RNA).

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Research on enhancing the efficacy of active compounds through fermentation technology is undergoing a transformation from empirical approaches to rational ...

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Scientists unlocked the secrets of Ling Zhi, the Reishi mushroom, to mass-produce its powerful medicinal compounds. By ...