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PMID 27819664· PMC5321501PMC OA

A tardigrade-unique protein shields DNA from radiation damage

The tardigrade protein DsupDsupnounA tardigrade protein that binds DNA and protects it from radiation and drying.BiologyMerriam-Webster Medical ↗ suppressed the DNA breaks caused by ionizing radiation by roughly 40%, revealing a built-in repair-and-shield mechanism.

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