1.   As to whether or not the telomere-telomerase system is a basic mechanism of aging, scientists are struck with the vigor of the treated cells.

2.   Tests showed that the treated cells, which were middle-aged when given the gene, had quickly built back their telomerase to youthful length.

3.   The patient would then be injected with the treated cells to encourage their immune system to destroy HIV-infected cells.

4.   The treated cells will be infused in a simple procedure in San Francisco, and the patient will be studied for three months.

5.   The treated cells would then be returned to the patient without danger of immune rejection.

6.   They have conducted tests showing that treated cells, which were middle-aged when given the telomerase gene, quickly built back their telomerase to youthful length.

7.   The treated human cells grew normally with no evidence of HPV infection.

8.   When they injected mice with the treated cells, tumors failed to develop.