Areoles are the tissue that make up most of the stem of cacti. These are specialized structure that give birth to flowers and are often tubular and multipetaled. This structure enables the plant to survive in the harsh conditions of the desert and help them absorb water from the soil efficiently.
Telomeres are present at the ends of chromosomes and prevent the lose of genes. They shorten as a person ages. Thus lengthening them may slow down age related problem.
