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DNA repair

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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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Recent reviews have pointed to several possible mechanisms, including circadian disruption, altered hormone signaling, changes in immune function, metabolic disruption, and impaired DNA repair.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

That matters because reduced DNA repair may be one pathway linking long-term night shift work with higher risk for certain cancers.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

Naked mole rats likely owe their unusually long, healthy lives to several overlapping defenses, including cancer resistance, inflammation control, DNA repair, and tissue protection.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

In humans and mice, cGAS can interfere with some forms of DNA repair, but the naked mole rat version appears to help cells repair DNA damage more effectively.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Some therapies target metabolic processes in cancer cells, while others focus on disrupting DNA repair systems.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

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