Scientists discovered that the protein RPA plays a critical and previously unconfirmed role in stimulating telomerase to ...

With a rate of mutation 35 percent higher than random chance, this previously unknown weakness could be a major vector for ...

DNA can sustain serious injuries called double strand breaks, in which both strands of the helix snap. These breaks are among ...

An international research team has identified a human protein, ANKLE1, as the first DNA-cutting enzyme (nuclease) in mammals ...

An international research team has identified a human protein, ANKLE1, as the first DNA-cutting enzyme (nuclease) in mammals ...

Cedars-Sinai scientists have created a new experimental drug called TY1 that helps the body repair damaged DNA and restore ...

After two decades in the making, scientists have cracked the code on a drug that can repair DNA, setting the scene for a new ...

A new study reports that the locations where genes begin are particularly prone to mutations, and these genetic changes can ...

A closeup look at colibactin’s structure reveals chemical motifs that guide its mutation-wreaking “warheads” to specific stretches of DNA.

LP-184 shows promising efficacy and safety in heavily pretreated advanced cancer patients, paving the way for innovative ...

TY1 enhances the action of TREX1, a gene that helps immune cells clear damaged DNA, helping to minimize scar tissue post heart attacks.

Tiny structures inside your cells keep your body alive by turning food into fuel. These structures, called mitochondria, ...