Chromosomes of humans and other eukaryotes contain linear DNA molecules. The chromosome ends, or telomeres, are necessary for DNA stability and replication. Telomere replication is carried out by telomerase, whose RNA subunit acts as a template for telomeric DNA synthesis.

1995 RNA Lecture 4

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute is a philanthropy that supports biomedical research and science education. As part of its mission to strengthen science education, the Institute presents the Holiday Lectures on Science, an annual series that brings the latest developments in a rapidly moving field of research into the classroom.

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1995 RNA Lecture 4

1995 RNA Lecture 4