Telomere

A telomere is a region of repetitive DNA at the end of a chromosome, which protects the end of the chromosome from deterioration.
What are Telomeres?

Telomeres are crucial parts of the chromosome that act to protect them and ensure DNA replication is performed effectively.

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Exploring the role of gut microbes in the aging process

Exploring the role of gut microbes in the aging process

New study links pulmonary carcinoid aggressiveness to TERT gene activation

New study links pulmonary carcinoid aggressiveness to TERT gene activation

Study reveals widespread long-COVID symptoms, challenging WHO definition

Study reveals widespread long-COVID symptoms, challenging WHO definition

How nutrition and telomere dynamics shape beauty and aging in women

How nutrition and telomere dynamics shape beauty and aging in women

Breakthrough metabolomic aging score that predicts mortality better than traditional methods

Breakthrough metabolomic aging score that predicts mortality better than traditional methods

Shorter leukocyte telomere length and greater LTL attrition tied to cystic fibrosis severity

Shorter leukocyte telomere length and greater LTL attrition tied to cystic fibrosis severity

First crystal structure of alternative DNA shape from the insulin gene revealed

First crystal structure of alternative DNA shape from the insulin gene revealed

Researchers reveal why a diet rich in magnesium is so important for your health

Researchers reveal why a diet rich in magnesium is so important for your health

New proteomic clock predicts biological age and major health risks across diverse populations

New proteomic clock predicts biological age and major health risks across diverse populations

Osteoporosis and aging linked at cellular level

Osteoporosis and aging linked at cellular level

Vegan diet may slow aging

Vegan diet may slow aging

Ginseng genome unlocks secrets of medicinal benefits

Ginseng genome unlocks secrets of medicinal benefits

Study hints at a promising approach for treating wet age-related macular degeneration

Study hints at a promising approach for treating wet age-related macular degeneration

Restoring youthful TERT levels reverses aging phenotypes in preclinical models

Restoring youthful TERT levels reverses aging phenotypes in preclinical models

Study reveals new insight into how human telomeres function at the molecular level

Study reveals new insight into how human telomeres function at the molecular level

Young bone marrow transplants show promise in reversing Alzheimer's symptoms in mice

Young bone marrow transplants show promise in reversing Alzheimer's symptoms in mice

Family's rare telomere mutation reveals new insights into telomere flexibility and disease

Family's rare telomere mutation reveals new insights into telomere flexibility and disease

Life's Essential 8: key to reducing heart disease and mortality through epigenetics

Life's Essential 8: key to reducing heart disease and mortality through epigenetics

Enzyme implicated in telomere repair offers new avenues for cancer therapy

Enzyme implicated in telomere repair offers new avenues for cancer therapy

Study links early-life tobacco exposure to accelerated aging, urging preventive action

Study links early-life tobacco exposure to accelerated aging, urging preventive action

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