Susan Bailey, Colorado State University (IMAGE)

Colorado State University

Susan Bailey, Colorado State University

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Colorado State University Professor Susan Bailey studies telomeres, or the protective 'caps' on the ends of chromosomes. Telomeres typically shorten as a person ages.

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John Eisele/Colorado State University

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