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Scientists Visualize Structure of Key DNA Repair Component with Near-Atomic Resolution

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University of Science and Technology of China

Scientists Visualize Structure of Key DNA Repair Component with Near-Atomic Resolution

video: At the first hint of DNA damage, a protein known as an ATR kinase activates the cell's built-in repair system. Scientists have now imaged this protein at unprecedented resolution, and are beginning to understand its response to DNA damage. view more 

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