What is the main challenge in telomerase research?
Cancer treatment
Space exploration
Renewable energy
Artificial intelligence
Answer
Cancer treatment is the main challenge in telomerase research. Telomerase is an enzyme that maintains the length of telomeres, which are protective caps on the ends of chromosomes. In cancer cells, telomerase is often overactive, allowing the cells to divide indefinitely and contribute to tumor growth. Therefore, developing drugs that inhibit telomerase activity could provide a promising therapeutic approach for treating cancer.
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