DNA damage

Night shifts may be obstructing your body's ability to repair DNA damage!

Research has shown that melatonin production boosts the activity of the genes involved in the NER pathway.

Jun 27, 2017, 18:28 PM IST

Little extra zinc in diet may reduce DNA damage

A modest increase in dietary zinc - about four milligrams - can help reduce everyday wear and tear on our DNA, says a study.

Jan 03, 2017, 23:53 PM IST

Ground-water arsenic spreading cancer in several Bihar districts

The most affected are the poorest of the poor.

Mar 13, 2016, 17:21 PM IST

Research reveals how cells repair DNA damage

 Danish researchers have discovered a previously unknown function in histones -- responsible for packaging the DNA into structural units -- that will help improve understanding of how cells protect and repair DNA damage.

Oct 25, 2015, 12:57 PM IST