The results showed that the chemical could break up DNA strands, which could potentially lead to mutations or other cellular damage. Such findings are concerning because DNA damage is often linked ...

Proteins within cells regulate growth and division, and were widely assumed to be the targets for cancer-causing chemicals. However, research conducted at the ICR by Professor Philip Lawley and ...

By inhibiting the DNA polymerases, BKC enhances the endogenous RS in cancer cells, leading to increased DNA damage. IBC specifically inhibits CHK2 to prevent DNA repair. The combined use of BKC and ...

Genes exist in most cells. Inside a cell is a long strand of the chemical DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). A DNA sequence is a specific lineup of chemical base pairs along its strand. The part of DNA ...

DNA is the molecule that carries our genetic information. It can be damaged by normal cellular processes as well as external factors such as UV radiation and chemicals. Such damage can lead to ...

Scientists mapped genomes of bed bug strains, identifying 729 mutations linked to insecticide resistance, offering insights ...

DNA damage is key factor in age-related macular degeneration Targeting specific retinal cell types could lead to treatments that slow or stop progression Date: December 3, 2024 Source: University ...

This dimerization can lead to DNA damage and mutations if not repaired by cellular mechanisms. Thymine dimers are a common type of UV-induced DNA lesion and are associated with skin cancer risk.