DNA can be damaged by normal cellular processes as well as external factors such as UV radiation and chemicals. Such damage can lead to breaks in the DNA strand. If DNA damage is not properly ...

The study demonstrates how these proteins collaborate in so-called 'hubs' to repair DNA damage. This knowledge offers opportunities to improve cancer therapies and other treatments where DNA ...

But Storici's team found that RNA can also help cells repair a severe form of DNA damage called a double-strand break, or DSB. A DSB means both strands of the DNA helix have been severed.

DNA damage and repair refers to the creation and correction of DNA lesions that threaten genome integrity. Because DNA replication errors or environmental agents that damage DNA can introduce ...

An Akron doctor was sentenced Monday following his September arrest during a task force sex sting operation in Salem.

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A member of the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) was fired after a ...

This important work advances our understanding of DNA methylation and its consequences for susceptibility to DNA damage. This work presents evidence that DNA methylation can accentuate the genomic ...

For most people, a bee sting is just a nuisance that may cause temporary pain and itching at the sting site. Home remedies can help, but you should seek immediate medical attention if there are ...

An insect sting occurs when an insect uses its stinger on you. The insect may be a bee, wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket. You may have an allergic reaction to the venom. Stings can happen anywhere on ...

A study found that the plastic additive BBP causes DNA damage and chromosomal abnormalities in roundworm egg cells, suggesting similar risks in humans. Researchers call for more attention to the ...