Telomerase misbehaves after a breakup. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38359118/)

These scientists wanted to understand how our cells protect themselves from damage. They looked at a special part of our cells called telomerase, which helps to keep our DNA safe. The scientists did an experiment where they stopped telomerase from working when DNA was broken. They found that this helped to keep the genetic information in our cells safe and prevent mistakes from happening. This study helps us learn more about how our cells work to stay healthy!

Arnoult N., Cech TR. Telomerase misbehaves after a breakup. Science. 2024 Feb 16;383(6684):702-703. doi: 10.1126/science.adn7791. Epub 2024 Feb 15.