Researchers discover molecular security system that protects cells from potentially harmful DNA

Monday, January 11, 2010 - 11:35 in Biology & Nature

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered a molecular security system in human cells that deactivates and degrades foreign DNA. This discovery could open the door to major improvements in genetic engineering and gene therapy technologies...

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