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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Example Sentences

However, even in mice with normal DNA repair, young animals still experienced NDMA-induced double-strand breaks, rapid cell regrowth, and widespread mutations that were not seen in adults.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

Using machine learning and other advanced analytical methods, the team identified a distinct pattern of gene activity related to DNA repair and stress response.

From Science Daily • Jan. 29, 2026

These efforts will focus on how DNA repair processes differ across cell types and genetic contexts.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2026

"By enhancing DNA repair, we can heal tissue damage that occurs during a heart attack," Ibrahim said.

From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2025

In contrast, the same enzyme in mice and humans can actually hinder DNA repair.

From Science Daily • Oct. 20, 2025