Here, we survey the diverse functions of DNA polymerase ζ (pol ζ) in eukaryotes. In
mammalian cells, REV3L (3130 residues) is the largest catalytic subunit of the DNA …

The DNA damage response network guards the stability of the genome from a plethora of
exogenous and endogenous insults. An essential feature of the DNA damage response …

Salivary proteins are essential for maintaining health in the oral cavity and proximal
digestive tract, and they serve as potential diagnostic markers for monitoring human health …

Background Moebius syndrome (MBS) is rare disease characterized by nonprogressive
congenital uni-or bi-lateral facial (ie VII cranial nerve) and abducens (ie VI cranial nerve) …

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) normally infects B cells, but in some persons the virus infects T or
NK cells. Infection of B cells can result in infectious mononucleosis, and the virus is …

Moebius Syndrome, is a rare, non-progressive congenital neuropathological syndrome
characterized primarily by the underdevelopment of the facial (CN VII) and abducens nerve …

Moebius syndrome (MBS) is a rare congenital cranial nerve disorder characterized by
unilateral, bilateral symmetrical, or asymmetrical facial (VII) and abducens (VI) nerve palsies …

According to the Darwinian perspective, facial expressions of emotions evolved to quickly
communicate emotional states and would serve adaptive functions that promote social …

Purpose Congenital clubfoot is a serious birth defect that affects nearly 0.1% of all births.
Though there is strong evidence for a genetic basis of isolated clubfoot, aside from a handful …

During DNA replication, forks may encounter unrepaired lesions that hamper DNA
synthesis. Cells have universal strategies to promote damage bypass allowing cells to …