fromNature2 months agoRare 'ambidextrous' protein breaks rules of handednessScientists discovered an ambidextrous protein that can function in both left-handed and right-handed forms, potentially reflecting early life based on mirror-image molecules.
fromwww.nature.com2 months agoKu limits RNA-induced innate immunity to allow Alu-expansion in primatesKu is crucial for human cells but not essential for mouse development, suggesting an evolved function in DNA repair and immunity.
CancerfromBuzzFeed3 months ago6 Signs You're Experiencing "Accelerated Aging," A Major Cancer ContributorAging reduces the body's DNA repair efficiency, increasing cancer risk.Shortened telomeres contribute to genomic instability and cancer susceptibility.