Telomeres and Telomerase: Basic Science Implications for Aging

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Life expectancy in the United States and other developed nations has increased remarkably over the past century, and continues to increase. However, lifespan has remained relatively unchanged over this period. As life expectancy approaches maximum human lifespan, further increase in life expectancy would only be possible if lifespan could also be increased. Although little is known about the aging process,...

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