“These two genes are tightly linked to the left telomere of the X chromosome.”

“This ancestral telomeric element has evolved to optimize telomere maintenance.”

“It is known that induction of telomere shortening leads to the extinction of yeast clones similar to a senescent phenotype.”

“Thirty-four monosomes and telosomes, representing 18 of the 26 chromosomes, were used in combination with six mutants that were associated with nine loci.”

“If any components of the telomerase are missing, telomeres are gradually shortened and most cells die.”

“In normal somatic cells, the telomeres shorten with replicative age, and telomerase is not detected.”

“Every time a chromosome replicates itself, its telomeres shorten in length.”