More than 30 years ago, when UC Berkeley researchers discovered telomerase — an enzyme that lengthens chromosome ends and prevents them from fraying enough to kill a cell — speculation ran w... Read more
UCLA-led research on telomerase could lead to new strategies for treating disease An enzyme called telomerase plays a significant role in aging and most cancers, but until recently many aspe... Read more
Scientists at the Salk Institute have discovered an on-and-off “switch” in cells that may hold the key to healthy aging. The switch controls the growth of telomeres, the timekeepers of cells... Read more