Proteins critical in day-night cycles also protect cells from mutations

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 - 10:01 in Biology & Nature

Two proteins critical for maintaining healthy day-night cycles also protect against mutations that could lead to cancer, scientists report. The study shows that the two proteins have an unexpected role in DNA repair, possibly protecting cells from cancer-causing mutations triggered by UV radiation.

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