Researchers at the Leibniz Institute on Aging—Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena have discovered a new function of the DNA repair protein ATR in regulating mitochondrial homeostasis. This discovery ...

The importance of understanding DNA repair Our cells protect their DNA by constantly monitoring and repairing any damage. When DNA is damaged, internal signals activate within the cell to pinpoint ...

Germany’s Merck KGaA has joined with UK-based Artios Pharma in a potential multi-billion dollar deal to investigate novel DNA damage response targets in cancer.

These disturbances contribute to extensive damage across various tissues and organs, giving rise to severe complications such as vision loss, kidney failure, amputations, and higher morbidity and ...

Even basic cell division can introduce damage. Repetitive segments can become tangled, and random hits can cause cracks in the DNA structure. Each time a cell copies the DNA blueprint, dozens of ...

Our cells protect their DNA by constantly monitoring and repairing any damage. When DNA is damaged, internal signals activate within the cell to pinpoint the damage and recruit specialised ...

Genes exist in most cells. Inside a cell is a long strand of the chemical DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). A DNA sequence is a specific lineup of chemical base pairs along its strand. The part of DNA ...

A hallmark of cancer development and progression characterized by the accumulation of DNA damage; genome instability manifests as increased genetic variation across the genome, including ...

She covers current events, breaking news and issues including substance use. Forensic DNA testing has allowed detectives to close a decades-old cold case homicide in Nevada, police said.