How a crucial DNA repair protein works—and what it means for cancer treatment
DNA repair proteins act like the body's editors, constantly finding and reversing damage to our genetic code. Researchers ...
3D genome structure guides sperm development, shedding light on fertility and developmental disorders
Two new studies show how a seeming tangle of DNA is actually organized into a structure that coordinates thousands of genes ...
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Transcription: The plusses and minuses of DNA torsion
A new method for mapping torsion provides insights into the ways that the genome responds to the torsion generated by RNA polymerase II.
Repairing DNA Damage: Scientists Identify New Benefits of Melatonin Supplementation
Researchers say that larger studies examining varying doses and long-term effects are now warranted. A small clinical trial, ...
Scientists Just Discovered an RNA That Repairs DNA Damage – And It’s a Game-Changer
Our DNA is constantly under threat — from cell division errors to external factors like sunlight and smoking. Fortunately, ...