HKU and SZBL Scientists Discover First Human DNA-Cutting Enzyme That Senses Physical Tension - A Breakthrough in Understanding How Cells Prevent Genetic Disorders
December 10, 2025
December 10, 2025
HONG KONG, Dec. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release:
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HKU and SZBL Scientists Discover First Human DNA-Cutting Enzyme That Senses Physical Tension - A Breakthrough in Understanding How Cells Prevent Genetic Disorders
An international research team has identified a human protein, ANKLE1, as the first DNA-cutting enzyme (nuclease) in mammals capable of detecting and responding to physical tension in DNA. This . . .
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HKU and SZBL Scientists Discover First Human DNA-Cutting Enzyme That Senses Physical Tension - A Breakthrough in Understanding How Cells Prevent Genetic Disorders
An international research team has identified a human protein, ANKLE1, as the first DNA-cutting enzyme (nuclease) in mammals capable of detecting and responding to physical tension in DNA. This . . .