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 ...

DNA is often described as the instruction manual for building the fundamental components of life. Proteins are helpers that ...

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