Vaccinia Virus Uses a Makeshift Tool To Repair Its DNA - Technology Networks

The mechanism by which the vaccinia virus repairs its DNA has been revealed – it is able to use its DNA polymerase as a multifunctional tool.

Instead of relying on the cells repair mechanisms, the vaccinia virus MacGyvers a tool for DNA repair from one that it already uses to copy DNA, reports a team of researchers at the Medical Universit… [+6028 chars]

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