In everyday life, our genetic material is constantly under attack from many factors. Environmental influences such as light, ...

Delve into the field of PARP inhibitors, a class that has gained traction in ovarian, breast, and prostate cancers.

Charles Gersbach and his colleagues are pursuing promising CRISPR technologies focused on controlling gene activity rather ...

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- 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 ...

A new study from MIT suggests that a carcinogen that has been found in medications and in drinking water contaminated by ...

The cancer drugs called PARP inhibitors have a puzzling reputation: even though they are treatment mainstays for multiple forms of cancer, they can damage cancer-killing T cells and disrupt the ...

Inside the Destiny laboratory module aboard the International Space Station, NASA flight engineer Zena Cardman recently ...

The precise biological process behind the increased risk of melanoma previously remained unclear, and the study found the use of indoor tanning beds led to a nearly threefold increase in melanoma risk ...

The human immune system is finely tuned to detect and destroy viral threats. But this same defense system can misfire. When ...

Research on ancient DNA is surging, but how can scientists ensure that human remains of irreplaceable significance are ...