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Telomere length suggests poor people age faster A new Scottish study says yes to both questions, and the answer lies in a person's
telomeres. Which begs the question - what are
telomeres? They are the cap-like molecular structures on the tips of the chromosomes that scientists say are closely linked
... read moreProgressive telomere shortening characterizes familial breast cancer patients Telomeres, the complex structures that protect the end of chromosomes, of peripheral blood cells are significantly shorter in patients with familial breast cancer than in the general population. Results of the study carried out by the Human Genetics
... read moreBlood test offering clues on speed of aging goes on sale July 29 - A blood test that determines the length of
telomeres, the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes that wear down as we get old, are now on sale to the public. The researchers who developed the test say it will allow people to get a sense
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