New research reveals that sunburn may be caused by RNA damage, not DNA, challenging long-held beliefs about UV exposure.

In everyday life, our genetic material is constantly under attack from many factors. Environmental influences such as light, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Double-strand breaks in DNA can be deadly. Victor Golmer/iStock via Getty Images Plus Your DNA is continually damaged by sources ...

RNA’s Surprising Role in DNA Repair New insights could lead to improved treatments for cancer and other diseases. Francesca Storici and her research team discovered a surprising role for RNA in DNA ...

Although the genetic material of most living organisms is DNA, various self-replicating agents rely instead on RNA, including ...

Sunburn has traditionally been attributed to UV-induced DNA damage. However, a new study reveals that RNA, another vital cellular molecule, plays a major role in triggering acute sunburn reactions.

RNA is one of the bodies most vital molecules, and it comes in a few forms. For example, messenger RNA fills an essential role in gene expression by copying the sequences of active genes, which are ...

Chandigarh: Experts at the PGI human brain bank have started extracting DNA from preserved brain tissue. The purpose is to ...