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https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2022-08-01-cells-become-zombies-when-the-ends-of-their-chromosomes-are-damaged-a-tactic-both-helpful-and-harmful-for-health/
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Cells become zombies when the ends of their chromosomes... - Daily Maverick
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8/1/22 at 6:32pm
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Daily Maverick
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Patricia Opresko
Ryan Barnes
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The protective caps at the ends of chromosomes naturally shorten over time. Researchers found that direct damage can prematurely trigger senescence and contribute to age-related diseases like cancer.
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