Scientists discover how chromosomes keep their loose ends loose
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 - 14:30
in Biology & Nature
We take it for granted that our chromosomes won’t stick together, yet this kind of cellular disaster would happen constantly were it not for a protein called TRF2. Now, scientists have discovered key details of how TRF2 performs this crucial chromosome-protecting function. The finding represents a significant advance in cell biology and also has implications for our understanding of cancer and the aging process.