N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is prevalent at RNA:DNA hybrids in human pluripotent stem cells. The m6A reader YTHDF2 interacts with R-loop-enriched loci in dividing cells, and YTHDF2 loss leads to increased R-loop levels and accumulation of γH2AX.
- Abdulkadir Abakir
- Tom C. Giles
- Alexey Ruzov