Re: Chromosome Study Links Telomere Length to Survival

From: Max M (maxmcorp@worldonline.dk)
Date: Fri Jan 31 2003 - 01:12:56 MST


gts wrote:

> Telomeres are similar to the plastic caps on the end of shoe laces that
> prevent fraying.

This is the best metaphor I have seen so far describing telomeres.

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