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repair

[ri-pair] / rɪˈpɛər /






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One reason is that they rely on sophisticated repair systems that can fix genetic damage that would otherwise kill them.

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

These findings suggest that cancer cells remain heavily dependent on DNA repair pathways, even after they have developed resistance to therapy.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The result is a condition that resembles DNA repair deficiency, even in cancer cells that had previously regained their repair capabilities.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

She had to get to that repair shop before Father did!

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins




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