{
  "id": 1783960,
  "title": "Structural snapshots reveal key steps in switching on DNA replication",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/structural-snapshots-reveal-key-steps-in-switching-on-dna-replication",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-18T19:20:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Phys.org",
    "slug": "phys-org",
    "url": "https://phys.org/news/2026-08-snapshots-reveal-key-dna-replication.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Every time a cell divides, it must accurately copy its entire genetic instruction manual. Before this process can begin, cells load their DNA-copying motor—a complex of six subunits known as the MCM2-7 helicase—onto DNA. However, this motor is deliberately kept inactive to prevent replication from starting at the wrong time.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}