Ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight can cause DNA damage that leads to skin aging and cancer. Fortunately, our bodies have a highly efficient repair system capable of swiftly identifying and repairing ...

Sunburns and aging skin are obvious effects of exposure to harmful UV rays, tobacco smoke and other carcinogens. But the ...

Researchers have revealed the structural mechanisms of a major DNA repair pathway in human cells. The research, published today as a Reviewed Preprint in eLife, is described by the editors as a ...

DNA damage repair enzymes are interesting targets in cancer, since genomic instability and DNA repair defects are important cancer cell hallmarks. Poly (ADP-ribose) glycohydrolase (PARG) is the ...

Naked mole-rats are well known for both their wrinkly appearance and for their unexpectedly long lives. The source of this extended lifespan has been under scrutiny for decades. While many rodents are ...

Scientists developed an AI-powered DNA editing method, enabling precise disease modeling and paving the way for advanced next-generation gene therapies. (Nanowerk News) Precise and targeted DNA ...

Astrocytes shed their supportive role and unlock hidden neurogenic potential, offering new hope for brain injury recovery through cutting-edge epigenetic reprogramming. Study: DNA methylation controls ...