New study identifies chromosome ends as potential target for preventing degenerative diseases

Diagram of chromosome and telomeres

We rely on our cells to be able to divide and reproduce, whether to replace sun-damaged skin or to replenish our blood supply and recover from injury. Chromosomes carry all …

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Penn State study investigates how caloric restriction affects a person’s telomeres

Penn State study investigates how caloric restriction affects a person's telomeres

Penn State researchers may have uncovered another layer of complexity in the mystery of how diet affects aging. A new study led by researchers in Penn State’s College of Health …

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