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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Research from Queen Mary University of London suggests that caffeine can activate an ancient cellular energy system involved in growth, stress resistance, and DNA repair.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026

The researchers found that caffeine's effects on this pathway can influence several cellular processes tied to aging and disease, including cell growth, stress responses, and DNA repair.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026

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

According to Ellerby, the findings raise the possibility that treatments designed to improve DNA repair or remove senescent cells from the brain could reproduce some of APOE2's natural benefits.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026

But new research suggests that having too much of one DNA repair protein can also be a problem.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026

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