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DNA double-strand breaks
Also known as: DSBs, double-strand DNA breaks
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Female reproductive system en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimOocytes residing in the primordial follicle of the ovary are in a non-growing prophase arrested state, but are capable of highly efficient homologous recombinational repair of DNA damages, including double-strand breaks, which helps maintain genome integrity and protect offspring health.
The role of extremophile microbiomes in terraforming Mars - Nature nature.com Nov 17, 2025 1 fact
claimDeinococcus radiodurans repairs extensive double-strand DNA breaks using a sophisticated homologous recombination system.