The Mre11 protein has well-documented functions in the repair of DNA double-strand breaks via homologous recombination. Now, several new studies reveal that Mre11 also has a role in mammalian DNA ...

Natural selection uses duplicated genes as raw material for functional innovation, co-opting their existing features to new functions. Understanding genetic innovation requires two questions to be ...

Enzymes help with specific functions that are vital to the operation and overall health of the human body. They help speed up chemical reactions and are essential for respiration, digestion, muscle ...