An international research team has identified a human protein, ANKLE1, as the first DNA-cutting enzyme (nuclease) in mammals ...
The DNA inside our cells is constantly being damaged, and one of the worst kinds of damage is a double-strand break—when both ...
Scripps Research scientists have discovered how some tumors endure DNA damage, revealing a potential new way to target them. The DNA inside our cells is constantly exposed to damage, and one of the ...
An investigation into cellular components in bacteria has unexpectedly uncovered a feature with relevance across many life ...
Why it's false: While DNA replication is highly accurate, it's not perfect. DNA polymerase has a proofreading function, but ...
For the first time, scientists have captured the exact moment DNA begins to unravel, shedding light on a fundamental chemical process that enables DNA to serve as the blueprint for life. A recent ...
Cryo-EM revealed HIV-1 integrase’s distinct structures as it shifts between its two roles of DNA integration and RNA-binding.
When DNA breaks, cells must repair it accurately to prevent harmful mutations. Researchers have discovered that during a key ...