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Revolutionary DNA Damage Sensor Enhances Cancer Research Potential

11/21/2025

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Utrecht University researchers developed a DNA damage sensor enabling real-time observation of DNA repair in living cells.
The sensor uses a natural protein domain, binds damaged DNA gently, and does not disrupt repair.
They demonstrated continuous tracking of damage and repair in cultured cells and C. elegans.
Although not a therapy, the tool could enhance cancer research by assessing DNA damage from therapies.
The sensor is openly available to researchers.

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Utrecht University researchers developed a DNA damage sensor enabling real-time observation of DNA repair in living cells.
The sensor uses a natural protein domain, binds damaged DNA gently, and does not disrupt repair.
They demonstrated continuous tracking of damage and repair in cultured cells and C. elegans.
Although not a therapy, the tool could enhance cancer research by assessing DNA damage from therapies.
The sensor is openly available to researchers.