= Alexey Olovnikov
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Alexey Olovnikov is a prominent Russian biologist best known for his discovery of telomerase, an enzyme that plays a crucial role in cellular aging and the replication of chromosomes. He proposed the "telomere hypothesis," which suggests that the shortening of telomeres (the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes) is associated with cellular aging. His research has significant implications for understanding aging, cancer, and potential regenerative medicine.
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