Chromosome protection by telomeres and telomerase

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Research Fields: Genetics(yes - 1 items)

Date: 2009 (required)
Scientist(s): Elizabeth H. Blackburn, Carol W. Greider and Jack W. Szostak (required)
Countries: United States of America(yes - 1 items)

Animals Used: Mouse, Frog(required - 2 items)

Description: The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2009 was awarded jointly to Elizabeth H. Blackburn, Carol W. Greider and Jack W. Szostak "for the discovery of how chromosomes are protected by telomeres and the enzyme telomerase". (yes)