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As normal cells divide, the ends of their chromosomes (telomeres) progressively shorten until eventually the cells reach senescence or undergo apoptosis. Cancers, which disproportionally kill more individuals in the 65 years or above age group, often o... -
http://www.ibiology.org/ibioseminars/genetics-gene-regulation/elizabeth-blackburn-part-3.html Telomerase, a specialized ribonucleprotein reverse transcriptase, is important for long-term eukaryotic cell proliferation and genomic stability, because it r... -
Review of structure, synthesis, and function of DNA telomeres -
20/20 video clip explaining how telomeres may be the key to aging. Progeria is also briefly discussed. -
Presented by Jack Szostak, MGH molecular biologist and 2009 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. This lecture is part of a lecture series presented by the The Paul S. Russell, MD Museum of Medical History at Massachuse... -
A study investigating susceptibility to the common cold found people with shorter tips on their chromosomes - called telomeres - in white blood cells were more likely to develop symptoms. There is a revolutionary telomere product available now that is ... -
http://www.ibiology.org/ibioseminars/genetics-gene-regulation/elizabeth-blackburn-part-2.html Telomerase, a specialized ribonucleprotein reverse transcriptase, is important for long-term eukaryotic cell proliferation and genomic stability, because it r... -
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Learn about how telomeres are used to determine biological age. -
BIR plays a role in telomere maintenance in the absence of telomerase activity.