We develop innovative approaches to study DNA replication with high precision in both time and space. To determine the mechanism and kinetics of human DNA replication we run various projects, ranging ...

The PRRDetect algorithm identifies hidden DNA repair flaws in tumors It helps doctors choose effective therapies based on the tumor’s genetics This advancement brings personalized cancer care ...

DNA repair is crucial for human well-being. This marcromolecule makes up our chromosomes and is present in our body cells. It carries a detailed code that enables us to make the proteins we need for ...

Researchers at ETH Zurich have unravelled the complex network that cells use to repair their genetic material. By examining thousands upon thousands of genetic interactions, the team has discovered ...

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The DNA of human cells consists of a sequence of about 3.1 billion building blocks. Cells go to great lengths to maintain the integrity of this vast store of information. They constantly untangle ...

DNA repair mechanisms are crucial for the survival and growth of cells. Through a comprehensive analysis, a research team at ETH Zurich has identified numerous redundancies between the genes involved ...

Scientists have long known that more than 500 genes (out of approximately 20,000 human protein-coding genes) are crucial for DNA repair. By comprehensively analyzing the interactions of these ...

Scientists have long known that more than 500 genes (out of approximately 20,000 human protein-coding genes) are crucial for DNA repair. By comprehensively analysing the interactions of these ...

HR is used in repair of DNA breaks and gaps. The best studied mechanism of HR is double-stranded break (DSB)-induced recombination: intensive studies of DSB-induced meiotic recombination and of ...