How does a cell know when it’s been damaged? A molecular alarm, set off by mutated RNA and colliding ribosomes, signals ...

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Radiotherapy, or radiation therapy, is the clinical use of high energy rays (ionizing radiation) to induce DNA damage in all exposed cells to ultimately kill cancer cells or prevent cancer growth.

Pakistan has established national regulations for protection against ionizing radiation, adhering to the safety standards and guidance provided by the International Atomic Energy Agency. Counsellor ...

As summer kicks into full gear and people are spending more time outside, there's one thing on many people's minds—ticks.

While radiation treatments designed to kill cancer cells have come a long way, scientists and doctors are always exploring ...

Both UVA and UVB rays can damage your skin, just in different ways. One causes premature aging, the other is more prone to causing sunburn, DNA damage, and skin cancer.

A photoswitchable, DNA structure-specific small-molecule probe, named G4switch, has been developed for the reversible targeting of DNA G-quadruplexes (G4s) in vitro and within cells.