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DNA Damage
DNA Damage: is an alteration in the chemical structure of DNA, such as a break in a strand of DNA, a base missing from the backbone of DNA, or a chemically changed base such as 8-OHdG. DNA damage can occur naturally or via environmental factors.
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APR 06, 2025Genetics & Genomics
There is plenty of evidence to show that smoking cigarettes increases the risk of cancer and other health problems, and ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 21, 2025Cell & Molecular Biology
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is known to cause DNA damage, and while that damage may accumulate and eventually lead to dis ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 19, 2025Genetics & Genomics
As our bodies grow, cells proliferate to form tissues, and cells frequently have to be repaired or replaced throughout l ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 28, 2024Cell & Molecular Biology
RNA is one of the bodies most vital molecules, and it comes in a few forms. Many of them are crucial.Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 25, 2024Genetics & Genomics
Scientists have identified a cellular mechanism that cells use to repair damage in DNA that is associated with aging & h ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 08, 2024Microbiology
Colon cancer is a particularly deadly form of cancer, and the incidence of the disease is rising, especially among young ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 08, 2024Genetics & Genomics
The cells in the body, and the DNA they contain are constantly bombarded with environmental influences including UV rays ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAPR 25, 2024Cell & Molecular Biology
The human genome is contained within the nucleus of cells. The genome is well protected, but many things can cause DNA d ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAPR 02, 2024Cell & Molecular Biology
When a cell divides to create two new daughter cells, the process must be carefully controlled and perfectly precise, or ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 31, 2024Cell & Molecular Biology
A new study has suggested that two processes that are usually thought of as harmful: DNA damage and inflammation, may ac ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 18, 2024Genetics & Genomics
Human neurodevelopment is a complex process that involves at least 2,300 different genes and an array of biochemical pro ...Written By: Carmen LeitchFEB 29, 2024Immunology
Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier were awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their pioneering work in g ...Written By: Brian G. MorrealeFEB 26, 2024Genetics & Genomics
Most of the cells in our body carry the entire genome in their nucleus, and as cells divide, age, or are exposed to envi ...Written By: Carmen LeitchFEB 01, 2024Cancer
The circadian clock describes the 24-hour internal clock in our brains. The rhythms that regulate our awake and sl ...Written By: Katie KokolusJAN 29, 2024Cancer
Colorectal cancer (also called bowel cancer) typically develops in the large bowel (colon) or rectum. Recent studi ...Written By: Katie KokolusJAN 02, 2024Cancer
Immunotherapies have drastically improved the array of treatment options available for cancer patients. In contras ...Written By: Katie KokolusOCT 27, 2023Genetics & Genomics
Meningiomas are tumors that form in the central nervous system, and are the most common type of brain and spinal cord tu ...Written By: Carmen LeitchOCT 09, 2023Cancer
Radiotherapy (also called radiation therapy), a commonly used cancer treatment that uses high-energy radiation, can effe ...Written By: Katie KokolusSEP 29, 2023Clinical & Molecular DX
The brain is a crucial, sensitive organ that is well-protected by the skull and blood brain barrier, which prevents many ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 31, 2023Clinical & Molecular DX
Reaching an accurate Parkinson's disease diagnosis can be complex and challenging for patients and practitioners; right ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 28, 2023Cancer
Work presented at this year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting included data from a pha ...Written By: Katie KokolusAUG 15, 2023Drug Discovery & Development
Chemotherapy is one of the most widely used cancer therapies; however, chemotherapy often causes serious side effects. A ...Sponsored By: Sino BiologicalAUG 08, 2023Clinical & Molecular DX
You may have never heard of a parasitic disease called schistosomiasis, but over 75 million people required treatment, a ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 07, 2023Cancer
An exciting new cancer drug has recently entered into a phase 1 clinical trial supported by promising pre-clinical work. ...Written By: Katie Kokolus
APR 06, 2025
Genetics & Genomics
There is plenty of evidence to show that smoking cigarettes increases the risk of cancer and other health problems, and
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 21, 2025
Cell & Molecular Biology
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is known to cause DNA damage, and while that damage may accumulate and eventually lead to dis
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 19, 2025
Genetics & Genomics
As our bodies grow, cells proliferate to form tissues, and cells frequently have to be repaired or replaced throughout l
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 28, 2024
Cell & Molecular Biology
RNA is one of the bodies most vital molecules, and it comes in a few forms. Many of them are crucial.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 25, 2024
Genetics & Genomics
Scientists have identified a cellular mechanism that cells use to repair damage in DNA that is associated with aging & h
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 08, 2024
Microbiology
Colon cancer is a particularly deadly form of cancer, and the incidence of the disease is rising, especially among young
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 08, 2024
Genetics & Genomics
The cells in the body, and the DNA they contain are constantly bombarded with environmental influences including UV rays
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 25, 2024
Cell & Molecular Biology
The human genome is contained within the nucleus of cells. The genome is well protected, but many things can cause DNA d
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 02, 2024
Cell & Molecular Biology
When a cell divides to create two new daughter cells, the process must be carefully controlled and perfectly precise, or
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 31, 2024
Cell & Molecular Biology
A new study has suggested that two processes that are usually thought of as harmful: DNA damage and inflammation, may ac
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 18, 2024
Genetics & Genomics
Human neurodevelopment is a complex process that involves at least 2,300 different genes and an array of biochemical pro
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 29, 2024
Immunology
Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier were awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their pioneering work in g
...
Written By:
Brian G. Morreale
FEB 26, 2024
Genetics & Genomics
Most of the cells in our body carry the entire genome in their nucleus, and as cells divide, age, or are exposed to envi
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 01, 2024
Cancer
The circadian clock describes the 24-hour internal clock in our brains. The rhythms that regulate our awake and sl
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
JAN 29, 2024
Cancer
Colorectal cancer (also called bowel cancer) typically develops in the large bowel (colon) or rectum. Recent studi
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
JAN 02, 2024
Cancer
Immunotherapies have drastically improved the array of treatment options available for cancer patients. In contras
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
OCT 27, 2023
Genetics & Genomics
Meningiomas are tumors that form in the central nervous system, and are the most common type of brain and spinal cord tu
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 09, 2023
Cancer
Radiotherapy (also called radiation therapy), a commonly used cancer treatment that uses high-energy radiation, can effe
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
SEP 29, 2023
Clinical & Molecular DX
The brain is a crucial, sensitive organ that is well-protected by the skull and blood brain barrier, which prevents many
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 31, 2023
Clinical & Molecular DX
Reaching an accurate Parkinson's disease diagnosis can be complex and challenging for patients and practitioners; right
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 28, 2023
Cancer
Work presented at this year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting included data from a pha
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
AUG 15, 2023
Drug Discovery & Development
Chemotherapy is one of the most widely used cancer therapies; however, chemotherapy often causes serious side effects. A
...
Sponsored By:
Sino Biological
AUG 08, 2023
Clinical & Molecular DX
You may have never heard of a parasitic disease called schistosomiasis, but over 75 million people required treatment, a
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 07, 2023
Cancer
An exciting new cancer drug has recently entered into a phase 1 clinical trial supported by promising pre-clinical work.
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus