New role assigned to a human protein in transcription and genome stability

Thursday, June 4, 2020 - 11:30 in Biology & Nature

Transcription of genetic information is a fundamental process for life. If it does not work correctly, the consequences for the organism range from lethality to defects during development, genetic diseases, insufficient response to infections and stresses or propensity to develop cancer, given its pleiotropic effect. For this reason, it is important to know in depth the process by which this 'DNA copy' is obtained and what elements are involved.

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