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Bowhead Whale’s DNA Repair Secret Could Boost Human Lifespan

Is the key to living over 200 hidden in the icy sea of the Arctic? The bowhead whale, an 80,000-kilogram insulating blubber ...
Science Daily

Scientists turn “junk DNA” into a powerful weapon against cancer

King’s College London researchers discovered that parts of our DNA once thought to be “junk” can actually help destroy cancer ...
Hartford Courant

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in CT. A UConn doctor’s work with DNA seeks to change it.

Don’t ever underestimate the power of DNA on your beating heart, as it can be the root cause of heart failure. Dr. Travis Hinson, a cardiologist at UConn School of Medicine is trying to fix that.
Scientific American

Memories Are Made by Breaking DNA — and Fixing It, Study in Mice Finds

When a long-term memory forms, some brain cells experience a rush of electrical activity so strong that it snaps their DNA. Then, an inflammatory response kicks in, repairing this damage and helping ...