The DNA inside our cells is constantly being damaged, and one of the worst kinds of damage is a double-strand break—when both ...
A single sperm donor who carries a rare cancer-causing genetic mutation has fathered at least 197 children across 14 ...
New research published in Nature Communications has linked a normal cellular process to an accumulation of DNA mutations in ...
When DNA breaks, cells must repair it accurately to prevent harmful mutations. Researchers have discovered that during a key ...
A closeup look at colibactin’s structure reveals chemical motifs that guide its mutation-wreaking “warheads” to specific stretches of DNA.
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 international research team has identified a human protein, ANKLE1, as the first DNA-cutting enzyme (nuclease) in mammals ...
The first 100 bases of many genes show excess mutations, revealing a major genomic weak spot that shapes disease risk and ...
A new study reports that the locations where genes begin are particularly prone to mutations, and these genetic changes can ...
A virus carried by 95% of adults from childhood may trigger bladder cancer decades later by damaging cells during immune ...
Zentalis has taken a beating in 2025 to date, as the market continues to value their pipeline as a liability rather than an ...