Dna damage and repair
1. Introduction: The critical role of DNA Repair The integrity of our DNA is under constant assault, and the cell’s ability to repair this damage is fundamental to its survival and proper function.…
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Telomeres: Structure, function, and dysfunction
Introduction At the very ends of our chromosomes lie protective caps of DNA called telomeres. For decades, these structures were an enigma, but we now understand them to be central players in a…
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A Tale of two cell deaths: Apoptosis vs. Necrosis
Introduction to cell death pathways This writing is about the essential concepts from a lecture on cell death. It distills the core principles of. this fundamental biological process, focussing on the key historical…
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