How long are your Telomeres?
Telomeres are specific DNA-protein structures found at both ends of each chromosome. They play a vital role in preserving the information in our genome (our hereditary characteristics that determine who we are). During our lives, small portions of our telomeres are lost during normal cell division and eventually the telomere reaches a critical limit and the cell ages. Therefore our telomere length serves as a … Continue reading How long are your Telomeres?