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Loss of DNA protector gene exposes vulnerabilities in cancerous cells

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

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Every time a cell copies its DNA, parts of the genome are exposed and vulnerable to damage or errors. Molecular biologist Simon Boulton is interested in how cells spot and repair damage to their DNA, and what happens if this process fails or if key genes are mutated.

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