Are Telomeres The Key To Aging and Cancer?

Are Telomeres The Key To Aging and Cancer?,
Genetic Science Learning Center,
University of Utah,

"Inside the center or nucleus of a cell, our genes are located on twisted, double-stranded molecules of DNA called chromosomes. At the ends of the chromosomes are stretches of DNA called telomeres, which protect our genetic data, make it possible for cells to divide and hold some secrets to how we age and get cancer."

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