Not much is known about CRR9 but pinpointing the TERT gene is promising because it activates an enzyme called telomerase which is key to aging and cancer, Brennan said.

• 布伦南指出对于CRR9所知甚少但研究发现TERT是非常可能同肺癌相关,TERT会激活对于衰老和癌变非常重要的端粒酶。