Telomere length, long taken as a measure of cell aging, was once thought a matter of fate, something beyond an individual’s control. But results published yesterday in The Lancet Oncology suggest ...

In humans, telomeres are nucleoprotein complexes made up of tandem 5′TTAGGG3′ DNA repeats and associated proteins located at the ends of all 46 chromosomes. Telomere (TTAGGG)n tract loss beyond a ...

I became more interested in genetics and DNA when I learned about my own genetic mutation, MTHFR, and how it can play a role in folate deficiency and my own health issues. Writing a medical book for ...

Researchers have identified a common supplement that can slow aging. It may even be in your medicine cabinet already. Science isn’t turning back the clock on chronological aging (how long you’ve been ...

Sugary Sodas and Sweetened Beverages Picture this: you're reaching for that cold soda on a hot afternoon, thinking it's just ...

Alternative lengthening of telomeres cells, or ALT cells, have long presented a challenge for researchers and oncologists alike. Unlike other cancer cells, which use the enzyme telomerase to lengthen ...

As people age, caps called telomeres on the ends of their chromosomes shrink. The observation has led some scientists to argue the shortening is... Healthful Living May Lengthen Telomeres And ...

Participants with mental health issues who drank up to four cups of coffee daily had a lower biological age, per a study.

Some cells that do not produce telomerase are still able to maintain telomere length. Roger Reddel, [5] of the Children's Medical Research Institute in Sydney, Australia, is investigating this ...