Study Provides Insight into Sun-induced Damage to DNA and Cell Repair

[ad_1] The Rad4 / XPC protein dynamically cooperates with the DNA duplex to "open up" and recognize photoproduct 6-4 (6-4PP), a major DNA-induced lesion induced by sunlight. Here is a new structure that shows how 6-4PP is completely ejected from the DNA double helix by the Rad4 / XPC protein that initiates nucleotide excision repair. … Read more

Neil Armstrong – the man behind the legend

[ad_1] Copyright of the image LIBRARY NASA PHOTOGRAPHY / SCIENCE Legend Neil Armstrong: an enigma up to now Neil Armstrong is one of the most famous people in the history of mankind. Upon his return from the moon, he was celebrated by kings and queens, presidents and prime ministers. He was captain of the United … Read more

NASA supports a demo that will print 3D spaceship spaces in orbit

[ad_1] Made In Space already had 3D printed beams in 2017, when it was using a NASA location that simulated some of the conditions of space. This, of course, is another challenge: it introduces microgravity and lack of human support in case of problems. This is the beginning of a second phase of a partnership … Read more

Rocket Lab helps NASA to 3D print spacecraft parts in orbit

[ad_1] New Zealand is expected to play a role in the future of spacecraft construction by helping NASA to 3D print parts in space. The US Space Agency will launch the experimental Archinaut One spacecraft from the Rockia Lab base in the Mahia Peninsula. Once in orbit, Archinaut will print in 3D two beams 10 … Read more

The launch of the Indian Chandrayaan-2 moon is delayed

[ad_1] The take-off was scheduled for Monday at 2:51 am local time at the Satish Dhawan Space Center, along the southeast coast of India. The spacecraft was mounted on India's most powerful rocket, a geosynchronous satellite satellite launcher – Mark III. But an unexplained technical problem, according to the Indian space industry, which is the … Read more

The moon at 50: Neil Armstrong in his own words

[ad_1] In a 2005 interview, former astronaut Neil Armstrong explained how he felt about walking on the moon and why he fled the fame that ensues. Subscribe to the "60 Minutes" channel HERE: http://bit.ly/1S7CLRuWatch the full episodes of "60 Minutes" HERE: http://cbsn.ws/1Qkjo1FGet more than "60 minutes" from "60 minutes: overtime" HERE: http://cbsn.ws/1KG3sdrRelive episodies and interviews … Read more