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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The researchers say they still do not know exactly how APOE2 stabilizes the nuclear envelope and strengthens DNA repair.

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

Beyond its potential therapeutic applications, the research uncovered an unexpected connection between cellular metabolism and DNA repair.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026

These findings suggest that cancer cells remain heavily dependent on DNA repair pathways, even after they have developed resistance to therapy.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026

Co-corresponding author Professor Joo-Yong Lee stated, "We identified a mechanism in which key DNA repair proteins are actively degraded inside the cell. This provides a new way to regulate homologous recombination beyond genetic mutations."

From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026