New study finds potential targets at chromosome ends for degenerative disease prevention
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New study finds potential targets at chromosome ends for degenerative disease prevention

We depend on our cells being able to divide and multiply‚ whether it';s to replace sunburnt skin or replenish our blood supply and recover from injury. Chromosomes‚ which carry all of our genetic instructions‚ must be copied in a complete way during cell division. Telomeres‚ which cap the ends of chromosomes‚ play a critical role in this cell-renewal processwith a direct bearing on health and disease.