Re:Girl who never ages could hold key to 'biological immorta...
by sentenza on Sunday August 18, 2013 @02:54PM
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If something is wrong with her telomerase activity she will be extremely prone to carcinogenesis.
Remember that a cell has to accumulate many mutations in order to become cancerous. One of the most important aspects of cancer is that its cells are immortal. The cells of a normal person have to overcome this barrier in order to become cancerous so that, if her cells are indeed changed as you postulated, turning into cancer cells will be much easier for them.
Remember that a cell has to accumulate many mutations in order to become cancerous. One of the most important aspects of cancer is that its cells are immortal. The cells of a normal person have to overcome this barrier in order to become cancerous so that, if her cells are indeed changed as you postulated, turning into cancer cells will be much easier for them.