How cells 'back up' DNA replication to survive severe damage

Every time a cell divides, it must copy its DNA with extraordinary precision. But this process is constantly challenged by ...
Science Daily

DNA damage can last unrepaired for years, changing our view of mutations

While most known types of DNA damage are fixed by our cells' in-house DNA repair mechanisms, some forms of DNA damage evade repair and can persist for many years, new research shows. This means that ...
Science Daily

Rare disease's DNA-damaging mutation could have consequences for more common conditions

In their pursuit to discover the mechanism behind how RVCL does its damage, researchers found some clues to the DNA damage theory of aging. "It seems that accelerated DNA damage in RVCL causes the ...
Beyond Pesticides

Study Shows Disproportionate Pesticide Exposure and Resulting DNA Damage to Latinx Farmworker Children

The study assesses pesticide exposure and DNA damage in 45 Latinx children ages 10 to 12 from rural, farmworker families (30) and urban, non-farmworker families (15). Participants were selected from a ...
Verywell Health

How Long Can You Stay In the Sun Before Skin Damage Starts?

Sun damage can start within minutes. Learn how quickly it happens, what factors influence your risk, and how to protect your ...

The secret molecule behind your sunburn: Why DNA isn’t the real culprit

Scientists have discovered that RNA, not DNA, is the primary cause of the burning sensation from sunburn. UV exposure damages ...