TERC is likely only one of several genes that influence telomere length, says Tim Spector of Kings College London, who co-led the study.

该研究的掌门人之一，伦敦国王学院的蒂姆斯·帕克特(Tim Spector)认为，TERC可能只是影响端粒长度若干基因之一。

Researchers from the University of Leicester and Kings College London say the finding could help spot people at higher risk of age-related illnesses.

来自于英国莱斯特大学和伦敦国王学院的研究人员说这项发现可以帮助人们检查出哪些人更易患上老年性疾病。