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Strange DNA Structures Found in The Human Genome Go Beyond The Double Helix

(Alones Creative/iStock/Getty Images) One of the most iconic visual representations in biological science is the double helix ...

Newly discovered mechanism protects DNA during cell division

Every time a cell divides, it must accurately copy and distribute its DNA between two new cells. However, in some cases, chromosomes do not fully separate, leaving behind thin strands of DNA known as ...