A previously unknown type of DNA damage in the mitochondria, the tiny power plants inside our cells, could shed light on how our bodies sense and respond to stress. The findings of the UC ...

The tiny little powerhouses of our cells, the mitochondria, are unique among organelles because they carry their own tiny ...

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A research team from the University of California (UC), Irvine, has revealed a previously unknown mechanism that triggers an inflammatory immune response in cells when their DNA is damaged. The ...

An artificial intelligence-predicted image of a region in the SPRTN enzyme (green structure) that can recognise and bind to ubiquitin chains (orange structure). Researchers at the University of Oxford ...

DNA can sustain serious injuries called double strand breaks, in which both strands of the helix snap. These breaks are among the most dangerous forms of DNA damage and immediately trigger the cell's ...

As people grow older, their immune systems do not simply slow down, they often become locked into a simmering, ...

Jellyfish and anemones sleep to repair neuronal DNA damage Jellyfish and sea anemones extend sleep when neuronal DNA is ...

Sleep is more than just a way to recharge—it’s essential for our body’s repair and recovery. Researchers have now discovered that sleep quality and timing can influence more than just how refreshed we ...