A new study reveals that in addition to extending DNA, DNA polymerase theta is also responsible for chopping off unpaired DNA in the 3’ direction. This enzyme repairs double-strand breaks through a pathway called theta-mediated end joining, essential for cell survival. This finding may lead to new treatment approaches for hard-to-treat cancers.
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