Alcohol consumption leads to the formation of a toxic compound called acetaldehyde, which damages DNA. A research team from ...
Alcohol consumption leads to the formation of a toxic compound called acetaldehyde, which damages DNA. A research team from ...
The DNA inside our cells is constantly being damaged, and one of the worst kinds of damage is a double-strand break—when both ...
DNA can sustain serious injuries called double strand breaks, in which both strands of the helix snap. These breaks are among ...
Study finds CRISPR/Cas gene editing causes “chromatin fatigue” – another surprise mechanism by which it can produce unwanted ...
Many people lather up with sunscreen or cover up with hats to protect themselves from the sun’s harmful rays. These added layers help to shield the skin from ultraviolet (UV) light, which damages DNA ...
In a quiet lab at Utrecht University, researchers have built a tool that lets you watch one of life’s most serious crises unfold in real time. Inside every cell, DNA breaks, repairs, and sometimes ...
When DNA breaks, cells must repair it accurately to prevent harmful mutations. Researchers have discovered that during a key ...
The researchers noted that “multiple clinical reports showed the repigmentation of grey hair within the darkening scalp areas ...
Tanning beds emit 10 to 15 times more UVA rays than the sun. New research shows that translates to a dramatic increase in the ...