DNA sensing for the purposes of innate immunity is tricky when the DNA sensor can easily become stuck on chromosomes during cell division. The mechanism by which the trapped DNA sensor is degraded — and how this process can be balanced with added immune protection — is now reported.
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Leonen, C.J.A., Funabiki, H. cGAS meets its demise in the nucleus. Nat Immunol 25, 592–593 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41590-024-01794-0
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