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Radiation-tolerant rotifers rebuild broken chromosomes over successive generations
DNA repair mechanisms are essential for maintaining the integrity of our genome. When they malfunction, they can cause disease or contribute to the development of cancer.
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DNA repair mechanisms keep genomes intact, and when they fail they can lead to disease or cancer. Some organisms have evolved highly effective repair systems. Bdelloid rotifers are highlighted as an example of such exceptional repair capabilities.
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