Molecular Genetics and Genetics
Phone: +46 46 222 93 50
Visiting address: Biologihuset, Sölvegatan 35, 223 62 Lund
Postal address: Biologihuset, Sölvegatan 35, 223 62 Lund
Description
Telomeres are necessary for the integrity chromosomes. This group studies the function of telomeres and the basic molecular mechanisms of telomerase, the enzyme catalyzing the synthesis of telomeric DNA. The roles of telomeres in cancer and aging are also considered.