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Scientists discover master regulator of cellular aging
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have discovered a protein that fine-tunes the cellular clock involved in aging.
Jan 12, 2017
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Scientists find that for stem cells to be healthy, telomere length has to be just right
Ever since researchers connected the shortening of telomeres—the protective structures on the ends of chromosomes—to aging and disease, the race has been on to understand the factors that govern telomere length. Now, ...
Dec 5, 2016
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Length of telomeres should tell whether vitamin D, omega-3 are good for the heart, longevity
The length of your telomeres appears to be a window into your heart health and longevity, and scientists are measuring them to see if vitamin D and omega-3 supplements really improve both.
Nov 14, 2016
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Researchers uncover key mechanisms of cancer, aging and inflammation
A team of University of Pittsburgh researchers has uncovered new details about the biology of telomeres, "caps" of DNA that protect the tips of chromosomes and play key roles in a number of health conditions, including cancer, ...
Nov 7, 2016
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DNA damage response links short telomeres, heart disorder in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Progressively shortening telomeres—the protective caps on the end of chromosomes—may be responsible for the weakened, enlarged hearts that kill many sufferers of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, according to a study by researchers ...
Oct 31, 2016
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Mother's BMI may affect the biological age of newborn babies
Higher BMI in mothers before pregnancy is associated with shorter telomere length - a biomarker for biological age - in newborns, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Medicine that involved 743 mothers ...
Oct 17, 2016
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Can childhood traumas make you old before your time?
(HealthDay)—Childhood trauma might promote faster cellular aging in people, a new study suggests.
Oct 4, 2016
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TERRA, the RNAs that protect telomeres
Despite their especially compact and inaccessible structure, telomeres transcribe information like the rest of the DNA. The RNAs resulting from this process are called TERRA, and their function is essential in preserving ...
Aug 17, 2016
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Mouse study links heart regeneration to telomere length
Researchers at the Spanish National Center for Cardiovascular Research have discovered that the ends of heart muscle cell chromosomes rapidly erode after birth, limiting the cells' ability to proliferate and replace damaged ...
May 30, 2016
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Age and mobility predict death better than one's 'molecular clock'
Advances in technology allow scientists to measure intricate details about the human body that greatly enhance understanding of health, disease and aging.
Apr 6, 2016
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