Victor G. Stepanov

This study uses multi-channel smFRET to show that EF-G adopts a compact conformation with specific mutations, impacting translocation and Poly(Phe) synthesis.

The paper identifies expanded 5S rRNAs in prokaryotes, finding 89 expanded variants across 15 archaeal and 36 bacterial genomes with insertion sites forming extended helices.

The paper compares the genomes of two Bacillus strains isolated from spacecraft facilities to understand resistance mechanisms and taxonomic classification.