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 ...
DNA barcodes enable high throughput RNA and protein detection in deep tissue
For the Liu Lab, necessity is truly the mother of invention. The researchers were examining how the 3D organization of the ...
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DNA motors can switch direction, reshaping genetic understanding
To turn genes off and on, cells use Structural Maintenance of Chromosomes (SMC) motors that act like switches to connect different parts of DNA," first author Roman Barth explains. "However ...
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DNA hydrogels show promise for sustained drug release
Each ODN in the Takumi-shaped DNA structure was constructed with an eight-18 nucleotide-long palindromic stem attached to two cohesive parts on either side with a thymidine (T) spacer. The ODNs ...
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messenger RNA / mRNA
Messenger RNA (mRNA) is a subtype of RNA. An mRNA molecule carries a portion of the DNA code to other parts of the cell for processing. mRNA is created during transcription. During the ...
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How a crucial DNA repair protein works—and what it means for cancer treatment (IMAGE)
The Pol-theta enzyme (blue) joins two parts of a broken DNA strand (yellow). This process is mutagenic and can give rise to cancer.
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Scientists Extracted DNA From the Dirt to Learn More About the 19,000-Year-Old ‘Red Lady’
This breakthrough DNA technique allows researchers to examine ... a species of dhole that’s now only found in parts of Asia. They also found some larger species of hoofed animals as well ...