Atomic mechanism for how DNA-protective telomerase is made may be target for aging therapies

Researchers have taken an atomic level look at the enzyme telomerase – and what they have found may unlock the secrets to the fountain of youth.

Telomeres and the enzyme telomerase have been in the medical news a lot recently due to their connection with aging and cancer. Telomeres are found at the ends of our chromosomes and are stretches of DNA which protect our genetic data, make it possible for cells to divide, and hold some secrets as to how we age –and also how we get cancer.

Read the full, original story: Atomic Level Look At Telomerase May Unlock Secrets In The Fountain Of Youth

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