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DNA can sustain serious injuries called double strand breaks, in which both strands of the helix snap. These breaks are among ...

When DNA breaks, cells must repair it accurately to prevent harmful mutations. Researchers have discovered that during a key ...

For decades we blamed DNA, but new research proves your daily routine matters more. Discover the specific behaviors silently ...

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When a neuron in our body gets damaged, segments of RNA produce proteins that can help repair the injury. But in neurological disorders such as ALS and spinal muscular atrophy, or following spinal ...