CRISPR system variant shows a novel DNA cleavage mechanism
Researchers have revealed new details about the CRISPR-Cas5-HNH/Cascade complex, a variant of the type I-E CRISPR-Cas system, ...
Jack the Ripper victim's relative demands new inquest after possible DNA breakthrough: "A form of justice"
The true identity of Jack the Ripper, whose grisly murders terrorized east London in 1888, has been a mystery ever since.
Researchers discover genetic mutation linked to toxic protein buildup in Alzheimer's
The root causes of most forms of Alzheimer's disease largely remain a mystery. Now, researchers have revealed a new piece of the puzzle.
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DNA Cleavage Mechanism in CRISPR-Cas5-HNH Unveiled
A study published in Nature Communications and conducted by researchers from the Institute of Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences revealed new ...
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DNA Polymerase Works in Short Bursts Rather than One Long Stretch
Biology lectures teach students that when a cell’s replication machinery comes together, DNA polymerase takes off down the double-helix like a car on a highway ...
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Broken String Biosciences Launches INDUCE-seq Catalyst Program
The platform enables direct, unbiased genome-wide identification and quantification of the exact position of double strand ...
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Immunofluorescence study sheds light on brain's DNA damage and repair processes
Single-strand breaks generated during DNA repair were observed converting to double-strand breaks and reversibly switching between states in response to oxidation in cultured neurons as well as in ...