Genome Integrity

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Lankenau, Dirk-Henner (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2007.
• Series: Genome Dynamics and Stability, 1
• Subjects: Life sciences.; Human genetics.; Biochemistry.; Cell biology.; Life Sciences.; Cell Biology.; Biochemistry, general.; Human Genetics.

Cells and viruses maintain a genome capable of multiplication, variation and heredity. A genome consists of chromosomes, each being built up of two complementary strands of nucleic acid known as DNA. Its chemical integrity, however, is under constant assault from metabolic mutagens, such as hydroxy-...