Scientists Discover New Way To Target Hard-To-Treat Cancers

The double ring, spool-like structure of RAD52 protects replicating DNA in dividing cells. A study led by the University of Iowa has uncovered the surprising structure of the DNA repair protein RAD52 as it binds to and stabilizes replicating DNA in dividing cells. This new insight into the structure and function of the RAD52-DNA complex [...]