Molecular anchor links the 2 inheritable diseases Fanconi anemia and Bloom's syndrome

Thursday, December 24, 2009 - 12:49 in Biology & Nature

A new study establishes a molecular link that bridges two rare inherited disorders and explains why these diseases result in genetic instability. The research, published by Cell Press in the December 24th issue of the journal Molecular Cell, may lead to a better understanding of the complex mechanisms that enable cells to repair damaged DNA.

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