Stem cells involved in replenishing human tissues and blood depend on an enzyme known as telomerase to continue working throughout our lives. When telomerase malfunctions, it can lead to both cancer and premature aging conditions. Roughly 90% of cancer cells require inappropriate telomerase activity to survive.
'Optical tweezers' help in quest for better cancer treatments
- PhysOrg
- 3. 3 2020 (21:41)