Telomeres and Telomerase: the Key to Cellular Longevity
Telomeres and Telomerase: the Key to Cellular Longevity What are Telomeres? Telomeres are protective “caps” at the ends of eukaryotic chromosomes that play an essential role in preserving genetic information and cellular longevity. With each cell division, these structures gradually shorten, which can lead to aging and cell death. This is where...