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

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Premature aging of the tracheobronchial stem cells could contribute to chronic lung disease

Premature aging of the tracheobronchial stem cells could contribute to chronic lung disease

Are prematurely aged or overworked stem cells a significant factor in chronic lung disease? Findings of a study just released in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine (SCTM) say this is likely so.

22 Sep 2021

Telomere length decreases most rapidly from birth to age 3, shows study

Telomere length decreases most rapidly from birth to age 3, shows study

Telomeres are protective caps on DNA that shorten as we grow older. Now, one of the first studies to examine telomere length (TL) in childhood finds that the initial setting of TL during prenatal development and in the first years of life may determine one's TL throughout childhood and potentially even into adulthood or older age.

25 May 2021

People with daytime sleepiness present shorter telomeres irrespective of whether they have obstructive sleep apnea

People with daytime sleepiness present shorter telomeres irrespective of whether they have obstructive sleep apnea

According to a recent study, people who self-report daytime sleepiness have shorter telomeres irrespective of whether they have obstructive sleep apnea.

29 Apr 2021

Study identifies multiple genes that are frequently mutated in uterine leiomyosarcomas

Study identifies multiple genes that are frequently mutated in uterine leiomyosarcomas

In a new study, Yale Cancer Center researchers have defined the genetic landscape of uterine leiomyosarcomas (uLMS).

6 Apr 2021

New “genome scalpel” can rapidly trim microalgal genomes

New “genome scalpel” can rapidly trim microalgal genomes

A single-celled alga removes non-essential pieces by undergoing genome surgery.

18 Mar 2021

ADAR1 protein offers a potential therapeutic target for cancer

ADAR1 protein offers a potential therapeutic target for cancer

A research team has discovered a new role of ADAR1 and found that the ADAR1p110 isoform controls genome stability at the ends of chromosomes.

15 Mar 2021

Study confirms that telomere shortening helps prevent cancer in humans

Study confirms that telomere shortening helps prevent cancer in humans

As time goes by, the tips of your chromosomes--called telomeres--become shorter. This process has long been viewed as an unwanted side-effect of aging, but a recent study shows it is in fact good for you.

2 Dec 2020

Study shows how telomeres protect chromosome ends

Study shows how telomeres protect chromosome ends

Telomeres are essentially specialized structures that are located at the end of chromosomes. These structures ensure a healthy cell division.

27 Nov 2020

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