Although DNA is tightly packed and protected within the cell nucleus, it is constantly threatened by damage from normal ...

(Nanowerk News) Scientists have uncovered a critical role for rapid DNA repair in maintaining genome stability. A new study reveals that repair of double-strand breaks (DSBs) in nuclear DNA serves as ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The world's oldest DNA comes from a 2.4 million-year-old environment in Greenland. | Credit: ...

If severe DNA damage is not repaired, the consequences for the health of cells and tissues are dramatic. A study led by ...