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

Mitochondria are often described as the cell’s power plants, but a wave of new research suggests their genetic material may ...

UC San Diego researchers uncover enzyme behind cancer genome chaos, pointing to potential therapies for aggressive tumors.

Scripps Research scientists have discovered how some tumors endure DNA damage, revealing a potential new way to target them. The DNA inside our cells is constantly exposed to damage, and one of the ...

After two decades in the making, scientists have cracked the code on a drug that can repair DNA, setting the scene for a new ...

A research group has demonstrated that overexpression of Cdc10-dependent transcript 1 (CDT1), a key regulator of DNA ...

A noninvasive blood test to detect genetic material shed by tumors may help clinicians identify adverse events related to ...

A groundbreaking study shows tanning beds create dangerous DNA mutations deep within skin cells—far exceeding the damage ...

Use of tanning beds nearly triples the risk of developing melanoma, and it also damages the DNA of skin cells across the body ...

Researchers identified a new, sticky form of mitochondrial DNA damage that builds up at dramatically higher levels than in nuclear DNA. These lesions disrupt energy production and activate ...