Stories by Elizabeth H. Blackburn

Telomeres, Telomerase and Cancer [Reprint]

An unusual enzyme called telomerase acts on parts of chromosomes known as telomeres. The enzyme has recently been found in many human tumors and is being eyed as a new target for cancer therapy...

October 5, 2009 — Carol W. Greider and Elizabeth H. Blackburn

Medicine

Telomeres, Telomerase and Cancer

An unusual enzyme called telomerase acts on parts of chromosomes known as telomeres. The enzyme has recently been found in many human tumors and is being eyed as a new target for cancer therapy...

— Carol W. Greider and Elizabeth H. Blackburn