Researchers from Western University have discovered a protein that has the never-before-seen ability to stop DNA damage. Using the CMFC beamline, they found the novel protein scans for breaks along the DNA and when it detects one it snaps shut - like a mousetrap. This neutralizes DNA damage and also prevents further damage. While proteins typically form complicated networks to carry out a function, the protein appears to stop DNA damage all on its own. The finding could provide the foundation for everything from vaccines against cancer, to crops that can withstand the increasingly harsh growing conditions brought on by climate change. To read the full story online, visit www.lightsourc...
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Newly discovered protein stops DNA damage: Could lead to cancer vaccines and drought-resistant crops
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