dna repair

Plants And Animals Fix DNA Differently

Unlike animals, the mechanism of DNA repair in plants is skewed towards homologous recombination and involved in their immune response to fungal infections.

A High Resolution Snapshot Of DNA Repair

Scientists in China have visualized the structure of a key DNA repair component at near-atomic resolution.

Gene Modification Linked To DNA Repair

The 5hmC epigenetic modification could be used as a marker of DNA damage in detecting cancers, researchers say.

The One-Two Punch Of DNA Damage & Repair Inhibition

Scientists have found a drug that not only causes DNA damage but also prevents repair, enhancing its potency in treating cancer.