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Chromosome end protection becomes even more complex

Nature Structural & Molecular Biology volume 16, pages 1205–1206 (2009)Cite this article

Chromosome end protection is accomplished by telomeres. How cells cope with spontaneously unprotected telomeres while avoiding cell cycle arrest or cell death is a fascinating question.

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