Paused Polymerase (IMAGE) Stowers Institute for Medical Research Caption Paused Pol II inhibits new transcription initiation. This inhibition may occur between bursts of transcription. Credit Image courtesy of Wanqing Shao and Julia Zeitlinger, Ph.D. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.