They include DNA restriction endonucleases (restriction enzymes) and their companion modification methylase restriction enzymes, DNA methyltransferases and related proteins, which are generally ...

Emory scientists have identified a function for a mysterious DNA modification in fruit flies' brain development, which may provide hints to its role in humans.

A research group led by the University of Osaka has discovered that the DNA repair enzyme Polβ plays a crucial role in protecting the developing brain from harmful mutations. The study found that ...