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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Scientists successfully turn back the clock in old human cells

Scientists successfully turn back the clock in old human cells | Daily Mail Online: "Eternal youth could be one step closer following the successful transformation of old human cells into young ones.

Telomeres (artist's impression pictured) are the caps on the ends of the strands of DNA called chromosomes, which house our genomes. The process increases the length of the 'telomeres' to keep cells healthy

The process increases the length of the 'telomeres', which are the protective caps on the end of chromosomes that impact ageing and disease."

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