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Science Talk: Longevity Tied to Genes That Preserve Tips of Chromosomes

Science Talk: Longevity Tied to Genes That Preserve Tips of Chromosomes

A team led by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University has found a clear link between living to 100 and inheriting a hyperactive version of an enzyme that rebuilds telomeres — the tip ends of chromosomes. Interview with Yousin Suh, Ph.D. See accompanying release http://www.einstein.yu.edu/home/news.asp?id=435

Filming date: 16 Dec 2009

Contributors/Organisations: Albert Eiinstein College of Medicine

Keywords: Science Talk

Posted by: Yousin Suh

Posted on: 19 Jun 2012

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