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Cancers share DNA mutations that affect our genome

Posted on December 2, 2024June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

Researchers discovered regions of our DNA where mutations disrupt the structure of our genome and could promote growth in different types of…

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    An interactive virtual assistant for cancer research

    Posted on July 29, 2024June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

    Scientists developed an Alexa-based virtual assistant to help researchers and clinicians understand and interpret cancer genome data.

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      One way that oxygen can damage our DNA

      Posted on August 10, 2020December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

      Guanine, a component of DNA, is revealed to react with oxygen and change how your genes are expressed.

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        Consider scheduling your open heart surgery for the afternoon

        Posted on November 7, 2017June 20, 2025 by Sciworthy

        Researchers found a gene that, when it is suppressed, reduces injury to the heart valve during the sleep/wake transition in mice. Who knew…

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