This results in complex mutation patterns in a clonal cell population such as a ... investigated the question of how this asymmetry of DNA damage and DNA repair comes about. In particular, they wanted ...

New research from Max Planck Institute reveals how plants defend their genomes from invasion by chloroplast DNA.

Scientists have uncovered a critical role for rapid DNA repair in maintaining genome stability. A new study reveals that ...

When DNA breaks inside the cell, it can spell disaster, especially if the damage occurs in areas of the genome that are ...

chop out the offending region and replace it with the correct pattern of DNA. Modrich observed this process, known as DNA mismatch repair, in bacterial cells and later in animal cells, including ...

The genes involved in DNA repair that appear to be affected by ... and therefore generally more robust to disruptions in sleep patterns, which can make it difficult to find an adequate control ...

RNA’s Surprising Role in DNA Repair New insights could lead to improved treatments for cancer and other diseases. Francesca Storici and her research team discovered a surprising role for RNA in DNA ...

A new study led by Umeå University, Sweden, reveals that analyzing methylation patterns in the child's leukemic cells DNA can enhance risk assessment, helping to ensure that only the children who ...