Conjugation is a form of horizontal gene transfer that allows the exchange of genetic material between two organisms or cells ...
Sunburns and aging skin are obvious effects of exposure to harmful UV rays, tobacco smoke and other carcinogens. But the effects aren't just skin deep. Inside the body, DNA is literally being torn ...
The Summit supercomputer revealed how damaged strands of DNA are surgically repaired by a molecular pathway called nucleotide ...
Science never ceases to amaze us, and one of the most mind-blowing facts about the human body is the sheer length of our DNA.
Researchers at Georgia State University used the Summit supercomputer to study an elaborate molecular pathway called ...
BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes play a crucial role in repairing damaged DNA. Mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 substantially increase the likelihood of breast and ovarian cancer, respectively. This new research ...
Researchers have uncovered mechanisms by which mobile genetic elements integrate into the chromosomes of bacteria with linear genomes.
A new structural blueprint paves the way for improved targeting of cancer cells, particularly those with BRCA1 and BRCA2 ...
Before this study, Pol-theta's structure had only been captured in an inactive ... "Human polymerase θ helicase positions DNA microhomologies for double-strand break repair," include Yonghong Bai, ...
DNA repair proteins act like the body's editors, constantly finding and reversing damage to our genetic code. Researchers have long struggled to understand how cancer cells hijack one of these ...
Our DNA is constantly under threat — from cell division errors to external factors like sunlight and smoking. Fortunately, ...
Scientists at Scripps Research have now captured the first detailed images of the DNA repair protein, Pol-theta, in action, ...