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Their job is to stop the ends of chromosomes from fraying or sticking to each other, much like the plastic tips on the ends of shoelaces. Telomeres also play an important role in making sure our DNA gets copied properly when cells divide.
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Telomere length shortens with age. Progressive shortening of telomeres leads to senescence, apoptosis, or oncogenic transformation of somatic cells, affecting the health and lifespan of an individual.
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Shorter telomeres have been associated with increased incidence of diseases and poor survival. When telomeres are lengthened by telomerase, this could be called “actual lengthening” or “reversal” of telomeric aging.
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Fascinating stuff, huh?
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Researchers at Stanford University have developed a new procedure to lengthen telomeres in chromosomes. In so doing, they have effectively increased the number of times cells can divide, thus turning back the clock on the cell's aging process.
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When a normal cell learns to turn back its clock with telomerase & become immortal it becomes a cancer cell.