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Parts of our DNA may mutate far faster than previously thought
Knowing how human DNA changes over generations is essential to estimating genetic disease risks and understanding how we ...
Ancient DNA challenges long-held assumptions about the Mediterranean Phoenician-Punic civilization
The Phoenician culture emerged in the Bronze Age city-states of the Levant, developing prominent innovations such as the ...
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RNA “typos” can highlight leukemia cells for immune attack
Fred Hutch and MSK researchers showed that tumors driven by hiccups in RNA processing can't hid from the immune system. In ...
Scientists claim to have found evidence of alien life. But 'biosignatures' might hide more than they reveal
The researchers found strong evidence of a chemical called dimethyl sulfide (DMS) in the planet's atmosphere. On Earth, DMS is produced only by living organisms, so it appears to be a compelling sign ...
DNA repair mechanism may hold key to overcoming tumor resistance to radiotherapy
A research team has unveiled a crucial mechanism that helps regulate DNA damage repair, with important implications for ...
Beyond CRISPR: Scientists Develop New Tool for Cutting DNA
An INRS research team has identified a new family of enzymes that can make precise cuts in single-stranded DNA. A few years ...
Regulators of DNA folding could be targets for treating cancer
Most cells in the human body each contain about six feet of DNA. Yet the nucleus, where DNA is coiled, is no larger than a ...
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Forensic DNA breaks new ground for MMIP cold cases
In fact, Omeasoo’s comfort level and lack of squeamishness convinced her to pursue studies in forensics and how DNA can be ...