How UV radiation triggers a cellular rescue mission

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is a well-known cause of DNA damage, which can lead to diseases like skin cancer. But how do our cells repair this damage to protect us? Researchers from Sabanci University, Veysel Oğulcan Kaya and Ogün Adebali, have uncovered a fascinating answer: When DNA is damaged by UV light, our cells reorganize their genetic material in 3D space to prioritize repair in what might be called a cellular rescue mission. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is a well-known cause of DNA damage, which can lead to diseases like skin cancer. But how do our cells repair this damage to protect us? Researchers from Sabanci University, Veysel Oğulcan Kaya and Ogün Adebali, have uncovered a fascinating answer: When DNA is damaged by UV light, our cells reorganize their genetic material in 3D space to prioritize repair in what might be called a cellular rescue mission. Cell & Microbiology Molecular & Computational biology Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories