Cells have to protect the genome, and there are mechanisms in place to repair DNA damage that does arise. But sometimes those mechanisms fail. New research reported in Nature Communications has ...

Researchers from the University of Birmingham have uncovered answers that provide the detail to explain two specific DNA repair processes that have long been in question. The publication of ...

Understanding the Effects of Extrachromosomal DNA on Cancer Lukas Chavez uses multiomic techniques to study how extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) contributes to tumor heterogeneity and gene expression ...

Our understanding of genetics and its impact on aging has expanded significantly in recent years. The role of DNA in influencing the aging process is undeniable.

A research team has successfully identified a novel DNA damage repair pathway in human cells. This study is the first to ...