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repair

[ri-pair] / rɪˈpɛər /






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Without enough of these proteins, the cells struggled to repair damaged DNA.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The work suggests that resistant cancers may be made vulnerable once again, not by changing their genes, but by dismantling the repair systems that help them survive.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Beyond its potential therapeutic applications, the research uncovered an unexpected connection between cellular metabolism and DNA repair.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Co-corresponding author Director Kyungjae Myung remarked, "This study demonstrates that controlling the stability of DNA repair proteins can directly impact cancer cell survival. It also highlights a new therapeutic direction for overcoming drug resistance."

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

You’d think someone as rich as King Barf would keep his castle in better repair, there were so many holes and loose stones.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff




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