U of Alberta study discovers how proteins help repair DNA
Monday, June 15, 2009 - 21:21
in Health & Medicine
A person's DNA is often damaged by a number of different chemical contaminants, and if not repaired properly, it can lead to the development of cancer and other diseases. Through an international collaboration, University of Alberta researchers Chris Le and Michael Weinfeld have discovered how damaged DNA is recognised and repaired. This could lead to improved treatment of cancer and other diseases...
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