Telomerase mapped (Introduction)

by David Turell , Monday, April 15, 2013, 17:36 (4036 days ago)

Very important anti-aging enzyme which protects the ends of chromosomes. Shown in part to illustrate the complexity of enzymes. Did these arise by chance through Darwin mechanisms? Really!-"The telomerase enzyme is a mixture of components that unite inside our cells to maintain the protective regions at the ends of our chromosomes, which are called telomeres. Telomeres act like the plastic tips at the end of shoelaces, safeguarding important genetic information. But each time a cell divides, these telomeres shorten, like the slow-burning fuse of a time bomb. Eventually, the telomeres erode to a point that is no longer tolerable for cells, triggering the cell death that is a normal part of the aging process."-http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130412132430.htm