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Cancer genesis relies on a sequence of genetic mutations occurring and has many defining characteristics. The telomere lengthening he's discussing is a mechanis
by Omniusaspirer 10y ago
Cancer genesis relies on a sequence of genetic mutations occurring and has many defining characteristics. The telomere lengthening he's discussing is a mechanism by which cancer cells make themselves "immortal".
- madengr 10y agoSo the goal is to lengthen the telomeres if healthy cells and shorten them for cancerous cells. Will be interesting to see how it works out for Elizabeth Parrish: http://arstechnica.com/science/2016/04/ceo-tests-crazy-genetic-therapy-on-herself-claims-it-added-20-years-of-life/ http://arstechnica.com/science/2016/04/ceo-tests-crazy-genet...