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Hayflick limits Etymology: Leonard Hayflick, American microbiologist, b. 1928; L, limes, border the concept that the life span of living organisms is limited by the number of times that somatic cells will subdivide. On the basis of human cells in cultures, where divisions occur about 50 times, it is estimated that the average human life span is limited to around 115 years. See also deliberate biologic programming. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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