Lengthening Those Telomeres

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A very interesting article from Eurekalert on current research that has succeeded in lengthening telomeres in human cells. As we all know, telomeres seem to play an important role in cellular -- and quite possibly human -- aging.

Link: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2002-11/su-rcd111902.php