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Study provides insights into the epidemiology and genetics of clonal hematopoiesis

A comprehensive new study from deCODE genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, published today in Nature Genetics, provides insights into the epidemiology and somatic and germline genetics of clonal hematopoiesis.

7 Nov 2023

Telomouse model provides a valuable resource for in-depth aging and cancer research

Researchers introduce the "Telomouse". By making a subtle genetic alteration in standard lab mice, they've made their telomeres, which protect the chromosome ends, more closely resemble those in humans.

6 Nov 2023

Tufts researchers explore the science of aging

Anti-wrinkle creams, superfoods that keep you young, dietary supplements that promise improved memory, "immortal" cells that can renew themselves forever-;in our stores and media, claims about aging abound.

2 Nov 2023

Speeding up Alzheimer's research: Progerin turbocharges cellular models for quicker drug screening

The study reveals that introducing progerin, a protein associated with accelerated aging, into cellular models of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) can hasten the development of AD-related traits. This innovative approach offers a more efficient method for studying AD mechanisms, potentially accelerating the discovery of new treatments.

31 Oct 2023

Greenspace exposure has positive impact on telomere length, study finds

A new study finds that greenspace – the vegetation in a neighborhood's yards, parks and public spaces – has a positive impact on a key genetic marker associated with exposure to stress.

18 Oct 2023

Coffee, fiber, and the Mediterranean diet are key players in fighting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Dietary patterns, foods, and nutrients to ameliorate nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

19 Sep 2023

Can yoga alleviate rheumatoid arthritis severity?

A recent Scientific Reports study investigated the effect of yoga on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) severity.

13 Sep 2023

Shorter telomere length of leucocytes may signal heightened dementia risk

Shorter telomeres on the ends of white blood cell chromosomes may signal a heightened dementia risk, suggest the results of a large long term study, published online in the journal General Psychiatry.

12 Sep 2023

Unlocking the future of dementia: Your telomere length could predict your risk

The recent study in General Psychiatry found that leukocyte telomere length (LTL) is significantly associated with the risk of developing dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease. Using data from over 430,000 individuals, the study suggests that telomere length could serve as a predictive biomarker for brain health and dementia risk.

12 Sep 2023

Smoking can accelerate the process of aging, study shows

A study of nearly 500,000 people has shown that smoking shortens the end fragments of chromosomes in the white blood cells of our immune systems.

12 Sep 2023

Research shines light on early life factors that may increase risk of cardiovascular disease in women

Advanced research is casting light on possible early life factors – including poverty, physical or mental abuse – that may impact the rate of egg loss and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in post-menopausal women.

9 Sep 2023

First complete sequences of multiple human Y chromosomes shed light on its evolution and biology

Highly challenging to sequence and long overlooked, the human Y chromosome's contributions to health and disease remain largely unknown.

23 Aug 2023

Y chromosome fully mapped for the first time

What was once the final frontier of the human genome -; the Y chromosome -; has just been mapped out in its entirety.

23 Aug 2023

CPAP therapy can mitigate telomere shortening in sleep apnea patients

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) consists of multiple episodes of partial or complete closure of the upper airway that occur during sleep, leading to breathing cessation lasting more than ten seconds and sometimes even several minutes, followed by arousals and deep breathing.

23 Aug 2023

Telomere News and Research

Latest Telomere News and Research

Study provides insights into the epidemiology and genetics of clonal hematopoiesis

Telomouse model provides a valuable resource for in-depth aging and cancer research

Tufts researchers explore the science of aging

Speeding up Alzheimer's research: Progerin turbocharges cellular models for quicker drug screening

Greenspace exposure has positive impact on telomere length, study finds

Coffee, fiber, and the Mediterranean diet are key players in fighting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Can yoga alleviate rheumatoid arthritis severity?

Shorter telomere length of leucocytes may signal heightened dementia risk

Unlocking the future of dementia: Your telomere length could predict your risk

Smoking can accelerate the process of aging, study shows

Research shines light on early life factors that may increase risk of cardiovascular disease in women

First complete sequences of multiple human Y chromosomes shed light on its evolution and biology

Y chromosome fully mapped for the first time

CPAP therapy can mitigate telomere shortening in sleep apnea patients

Klotho levels and telomere length may be associated through a coordinated downregulation of longevity factors

Study examines shared genetic etiology of chronic diseases and links leukocyte telomere length to heart failure risk

Exploring molecular mechanisms and genetic dysregulation in aging and age-associated diseases

Can epigenetic changes explain the strong link between age and cancer?

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Does taurine deficiency speed up aging?

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