DNA repair

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1. The way in which a cell corrects potentially damaging or mutagenic errors in its DNA. (See mutagen.) DNA bases may be directly replaced by enzymes, or part of a strand may be replaced by enzymes using its opposite, paired strand as a template.

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Published in Nature Communications, the findings suggest that a DNA repair mechanism may allow Greenland sharks to preserve their eyesight for centuries without showing signs of retinal degeneration.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026

Future work will investigate whether APOE2-mimetic compounds or targeted DNA repair treatments can provide similar protection in people with APOE4, the group with the highest genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026

They tested olaparib, a drug commonly used against BRCA-mutant cancers that targets cellular DNA repair pathways.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026

When cancer cells were exposed to UNI418, levels of critical DNA repair proteins, including RAD51 and CHK1, dropped significantly.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026

By restoring their DNA repair capabilities, they become resistant to treatment and continue growing.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026