High fidelity: Researcher finds keys to genome integrity
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 - 10:00
in Biology & Nature
Maintaining the stability and the correct sequence of our genetic information is vital to the accurate transmission of our genetic code. However, in the course of replicating, our DNA frequently runs into roadblocks, arising from both internal and external sources, that threaten the fidelity of our genetic information. The accurate processing of these roadblocks is paramount to genome integrity. Defects in this process can lead to cancer, genetic problems and premature aging.