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    A distinct first replication cycle of DNA introduced in mammalian cells

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    Many mutation events in microsatellite DNA sequences were traced to the first embryonic divisions. It was not known what makes the first replication cycles of embryonic DNA different from subsequent replication cycles. Here we demonstrate that an unusual replication mode is involved in the first cycle of replication of DNA introduced in mammalian cells. This alternative replication starts at random positions, and occurs before the chromatin is fully assembled. It is detected in various cell lines and primary cells. The presence of single-stranded regions increases the efficiency of this alternative replication mode. The alternative replication cannot progress through the A/T-rich FRA16B fragile site, while the regular replication mode is not affected by it. A/T-rich microsatellites are associated with the majority of chromosomal breakpoints in cancer. We suggest that the alternative replication mode may be initiated at the regions with immature chromatin structure in embryonic and cancer cells resulting in increased genomic instability. This work demonstrates, for the first time, differences in the replication progression during the first and subsequent replication cycles in mammalian cells

    Challenges of journalism in the digital era: devaluation of informative material by copy paste in digital media platforms from Bío Bío, CNN Chile, Cooperativa y La Tercera (period from October 28 to November 18, 2022)

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    Investigación presentada a la Facultad de Comunicaciones de la Universidad del Desarrollo para optar al Título Profesional de PeriodistaEn el siguiente artículo académico se presenta una investigación, que da cuenta del fenómeno de copiar y pegar contenido informativo en las plataformas digitales de los medios Bío Bío, CNN Chile, Cooperativa y La Tercera. El método aplicado fue de carácter cuantitativo en función a una muestra de 330 notas informativas, divididas en cuatro categorías: social, política, cultura y economía. El análisis del fenómeno “copiar y pegar” se logró, a través del uso del programa Copyleaks, que se utilizó para revisar similitudes de distinta índole en los artículos periodísticos de las plataformas digitales mencionadas. Los principales hallazgos se encuentran en torno a una falta de un trabajo reflexivo e investigativo por parte de los medios digitales. Se observa una mayor cantidad de “copiado y pegado” en la plataforma digital del medio CNN Chile con respecto a Bío Bío
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