Scientists see the first steps of DNA unwinding
For the first time, scientists have witnessed the very moment DNA begins to unravel, revealing a necessary molecular event ...
Cold cases that once baffled investigators are getting solved with help of cutting-edge DNA technology
A forensic lab in Texas focused solely on cold case investigations is gaining attention for its ability to use powerful DNA ...
Cryo-electron microscopy reveals hidden mechanics of DNA replication, sheds new light on cancer target
MSK researchers shed new light on G-quadruplexes, a type of secondary DNA structure that has attracted attention as a ...
Scientists Capture First-Ever Images of Cancer’s Covert DNA Repair Strategy
A new structural blueprint paves the way for improved targeting of cancer cells, particularly those with BRCA1 and BRCA2 ...
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How the DNA Revolution Is Changing Us
(In nature, bacteria use it to sever and disarm the genetic code of invading viruses.) The other consists of an RNA guide that leads the scalpel to the precise nucleotides—the chemical letters ...
Science Daily15d
How a crucial DNA repair protein works -- and what it means for cancer treatment
DNA repair proteins act like the body's editors, constantly finding and reversing damage to our genetic code. Researchers have long struggled to understand how cancer cells hijack one of these ...
The Economist26d
Can gene editing deliver on its promise?
Building a gene editor took months. With CRISPR even high-schoolers can get hold of editing systems in the time it takes to ...