Following a double-strand DNA break, an enzyme called PARP1 helps hold the two strands together —like superglue— and creates a safe zone for other proteins to come repair the damage. We don’t exactly ...

Researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research, London identified the CIP2A–TOPBP1 complex as a master regulator of DNA repair during mitosis, coordinating backup pathways that protect chromosomes ...

When starting a New Year fitness routine, take heart that a new study shows that 10 minutes of intense exercise could help ...

Changes in genes have been linked to the development of different diseases for a while. However, it's not exactly clear what ...

Glioblastoma (GBM) is one of the most common and aggressive primary brain tumors in adults, carrying an extremely poor ...

A whole-genome sequencing approach shows early promise over current commercial methods for identifying more patients likely ...

An analysis of genetic data from over 900,000 people shows that certain stretches of DNA, made up of short sequences repeated ...

Greenland sharks use a unique DNA repair process to protect their eyesight, revealing clues about longevity and retinal preservation.

Genetic mutations which cause a debilitating hereditary kidney disease affecting children and young adults have been fixed in patient-derived kidney cells using a potentially game-changing DNA ...

A research team has successfully identified a novel DNA damage repair pathway in human cells. This study is the first to discover that proteins present in the nuclear membrane of cells directly ...