Summary:
- Cancer cells have a unique feature called telomeres, which are protective caps at the ends of their DNA. These telomeres contain a special structure called a G-quadruplex.
- Researchers are studying the interactions between these G-quadruplexes and the molecules in cancer cells, as understanding this could lead to new cancer treatments.
- By characterizing the molecular interactions of the G-quadruplexes, scientists hope to find ways to disrupt the cancer cells and prevent them from growing and spreading.