New molecule shields mitochondrial DNA from stress-induced degradation

Monday, July 21, 2025 - 08:42 in Biology & Nature

When environmental stress harms DNA, it can set off a cascade of failures linked to heart conditions, neurodegeneration, and chronic inflammation. A new chemical tool developed at UC Riverside interrupts that process, helping preserve DNA before the damage leads to disease.

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