DNA damage can last unrepaired for years, changing our view of mutations

ScienceDaily
Jan 15, 2025, 12:45 pm111 pts
While most known types of DNA damage are fixed by our cells' in-house DNA repair mechanisms, some forms of DNA damage evade repair and can persist for many years, new research shows. This means that the damage has multiple chances to generate harmful mutations, which can lead to cancer.

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