A Protein That Helps Create Immortal Cells

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A Protein That Helps Create Immortal Cells

http://io9.com/5041447/a-protein-that-helps-create-immortal-cells
Scanned by: jcchan 2 months ago

"Every time your cells divide, the "telomeres," or caps on the ends of your chromosomes, get a little shorter." How scientists have discovered a protein that prevents the shortage of telomeres and chasing the road to immortality.

Type: Discovery | Also: Technology, Health & Medicine, Aging |

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