The code consists of 64 codons, each composed of three nucleotides (a triplet). Each codon specifies a particular amino ... These mechanisms can detect and correct different types of DNA damage, such ...

In a groundbreaking shift in our understanding of mutations, researchers have discovered types of DNA damage in healthy cells that can remain unrepaired for years. While most types of DNA damage are ...

Comparison of a single-stranded RNA and a double-stranded DNA with their corresponding nucleobases. (Image: Wikimedia Commons, CC SA 3.0) The most common type of base pairing is the Watson-Crick base ...