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Science News for July 15, 2006


A protein complex that untangles DNA

Researchers have discovered a protein complex called Smc5/6 that plays a crucial role in repairing damaged DNA and untangling chromosomes before cell division. The complex is involved in two distinct pathways, one for repair and the other for untangling, and its function has significant implications for understanding genetic stability.

SourceKarolinska Institutet·JournalMolecular Cell·DateJul 15, 2006