Cryo-EM reveals hidden mechanics of DNA replication and sheds new light on cancer target
Every day, billions of cells in your body divide, helping to replace old and injured cells with new ones. And each time this ...
Why aged oocytes struggle to repair DNA damage
They are formed in a woman's body before birth and have to be on standby for decades to possibly be fertilized one day. But ...
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Mapping DNA's hidden switches: A methylation atlas
Researchers have developed a comprehensive atlas that maps DNA methylation—a critical chemical modification governing gene activity—across 39 human cell types, revealing a complex landscape of ...
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Extreme Heat Could Make Older Adults Age Faster by Altering Their DNA, Study Finds
Researchers compared genetic markers of aging to daily temperature records in areas across the United States and found that ...
Can melatonin supplements really ‘reverse’ DNA damage caused by lack of sleep?
Taking melatonin supplements won’t erase existing DNA damage, but it might help bolster the body’s natural repair system.
BREX system's unique DNA recognition mechanism enhances bacterial antiviral defense
Bacteriophages, the most abundant life form on Earth, infect bacterial cells and influence the structure of the microbial ...
Scientists Capture First-Ever Images of Cancer’s Covert DNA Repair Strategy
A new structural blueprint paves the way for improved targeting of cancer cells, particularly those with BRCA1 and BRCA2 ...
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How nutrition shapes our genes: the promise of nutrigenomics
Other than making the body function and providing it with all the nutrients, our diet interacts with genes themselves to ...