Telomere Regeneration

The power to restore one's telomeres to their optimal lengths. A sub-power of DNA Manipulation and variation of Regenerative Healing Factor.

Capabilities
The user can regenerate the length of their telomeres. Telomeres are a region of repetitive nucleotide sequences at each end of a chromatid, protecting the DNA fragments; they grow shorter as cell division occurs, an indication of the person getting older. By regenerating the lengths of telomeres, one can extend their own lifespan indefinitely.

Applications

 * Decelerated Aging
 * Semi-Immortality

Associations

 * Cell Manipulation
 * Mitosis Manipulation

Limitations

 * The user cannot increase the rate of regeneration of cells, so any injuries will not heal any faster than normal.
 * This being said, the user cannot heal severe loss of cell tissues (i.e. loss of limb) or necrosis.

Manga/Anime

 * Tomiko Asahina (From the New World)

Western Comics

 * Wolverine (Marvel Comics)
 * Mystique (Marvel Comics)