Too much of a good thing: Excessive DNA repair can lead to retinal degeneration

Friday, January 9, 2009 - 13:14 in Health & Medicine

(PhysOrg.com) -- A naturally occurring DNA repair system that normally protects cells from damage can cause retinal degeneration and blindness when overstimulated, according to a new study by MIT researchers.

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