The tiny little powerhouses of our cells, the mitochondria, are unique among organelles because they carry their own tiny ...

A previously unknown type of DNA damage in the mitochondria, the tiny power plants inside our cells, could shed light on how our bodies sense and respond to stress. The findings of the UC ...

Researchers have discovered how cells activate a last-resort DNA repair system when severe damage strikes. When genetic ...

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A research team has successfully identified a novel DNA damage repair pathway in human cells. This study is the first to discover that proteins present in the nuclear membrane of cells directly ...

Many people lather up with sunscreen or cover up with hats to protect themselves from the sun’s harmful rays. These added layers help to shield the skin from ultraviolet (UV) light, which damages DNA ...

Jellyfish and anemones sleep to repair neuronal DNA damage Jellyfish and sea anemones extend sleep when neuronal DNA is ...

As people grow older, their immune systems do not simply slow down, they often become locked into a simmering, ...

(Beyond Pesticides, May 29, 2025) A study, published in Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, “investigates genotoxic effects on farmers in Paraíba, Brazil, analyzing buccal mucosa cells [cells ...