Yumeng Hao

This study uses time-resolved DMS footprinting to show that rRNA tertiary interactions and protein binding sites in E. coli remain unfolded until late stages of ribosome assembly.

This study investigates Era's role in 30S ribosomal subunit assembly using mass spectrometry, cryo-EM, and in-cell footprinting, showing that most rRNA domains can fold without Era and that Era binding affects the decoding center.