Cells have evolved careful checks to ensure DNA is copied only once, but how they switch on replication at the right moment ...

Every time a cell copies its DNA, parts of the genome are exposed and vulnerable to damage or errors. Molecular biologist ...

Catching problems through replication early on can prevent cancer patients from getting their hopes up about early studies dubbed "promising." National Institutes of Health A key tenant in the ...

A new study has illuminated an important process that occurs during cell division and is a likely source of DNA damage under some circumstances, including cancer. A new study from scientists at the ...

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The first step in DNA replication requires the assembly of a group of proteins called the Origin Recognition Complex (ORC). Researchers have determined how the ORC assembles during the cell division ...