The TP53 gene is mutated in around 50% of cancer cells, but in addition to its role in tumor suppression, cancer cells ...

The mutation in the huntingtin (HTT) gene, which causes the incurable, dominantly inherited Huntington’s disease, was identified decades ago, following one of the most closely watched disease gene ...

While most known types of DNA damage are fixed by our cells’ in-house DNA repair mechanisms, some forms of DNA damage evade repair and can persist for many years, new research shows. This means that ...

The relation between body mass index, comorbidity, choice of surgery, and prognostic factors in early breast cancer: Data from a nation-wide Danish cohort No significant financial relationships to ...

A pivotal study has provided unprecedented insights into the genetic architecture of sweet oranges, highlighting the critical role of somatic mutations in shaping fruit development. By constructing a ...

Some fungi live up to 2,500 years thanks to an internal system that eliminates harmful cells and prevents genetic mutations.

Germ cell tumors (GCTs) are a heterogeneous group of neoplasms that predominantly affect adolescents and young adults. Notably, geographical disparities in GCT incidence exist, with higher rates ...