  The vision of the Life Sciences Division is to advance basic
knowledge, and the health of humans and the biosphere, by
elucidating the 4-Dimensional dynamics of complex biological
systems -- ranging from molecules to microbes to humans.
Research Highlights  New Insight into an Emerging Genome-Editing
Tool Berkeley Lab researchers have produced the first detailed
look at the 3D structure of the Cas9 enzyme and how it partners
with guide RNA to interact with target DNA. The results should
enhance Cas9’s value and versatility as a genome-editing tool.
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Your DNA?   protein complex   How a Shape-shifting DNA-repair
Machine Fights Cancer Maybe you’ve seen the movies or played
with toy Transformers, those shape-shifting machines that morph
in response to whatever challenge they face. It turns out that
DNA-repair machines in your cells use a similar approach to
fight cancer and other diseases, according to new research led
by Berkeley Lab scientists. More