ajpierce at med.unc.edu (Andrew Pierce) writes:
> I have heard this theory before too. Now a question: if cells can
>only divide 50 times before becoming senescent, then why not only have
>telomerase in germ-line cells, extend the gametic telomeres by a few
>thousand bases and then just forget about it for the life of the adult
>organism?
>...
> -Andy
>ajpierce at ted.unc.edu
Germ cells are forever - much longer than the life of one individual.
That is atleast the germ cells that "make it". Yes?
David
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David A. Adler Pathology SM-30
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