As previously mentioned, one important DNA damage response (DDR ... Photolyases are found in numerous organisms, including fungi, plants, invertebrates such as fruit flies, and vertebrates ...

To compact the DNA, plants use various epigenetic marks ... or degenerate—transposons are no longer able to jump and cause damage to the genome, but their accumulation and repetitive nature ...

Normal metabolic activity produces reactive oxygen species (ROS) that, if not eliminated, can damage cellular components. As a result, ROS from overactive mitochondria are frequently cited as a source ...

But as they age, they accumulate more and more DNA damage. Until now, it has been unclear why the cell's repair mechanisms do not fix the damage. Researchers led by Melina Schuh and Ninadini ...