Immunology is the branch of biological and medical sciences that studies the immune system, which is the body’s defense mechanism against harmful organisms, pathogens (like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites), and other foreign substances. Immunologists work to understand how the immune system functions in both health and disease, including autoimmune disorders, hypersensitivities (like allergies), immunodeficiencies, and the immune response to infection.
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What does a telomere do?
A telomere protects the ends of chromosomes from degradation and
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Do telomeres contain genes?
No, telomeres do not contain genes. Telomeres consist of repetitive
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A telomere functions to prevent a cell from…
A telomere functions to prevent a cell from losing important
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How do telomeres factor into biological aging?
Telomeres play a critical role in biological aging by limiting
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Does fasting lengthen telomeres?
Research on the effects of fasting on telomere length is
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Is telomerase a ribozyme?
Yes, telomerase is a ribozyme. Telomerase is an RNA-containing enzyme
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What does telomerase do in DNA replication?
Telomerase plays a critical role in DNA replication by adding
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