Phrases with «telomeres»

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Telomeres are protective caps that exist at the ends of our DNA strands. They act like the plastic tips at the end of shoelaces, preventing the DNA from fraying or sticking together. They are important for cell division and play a role in the aging process. Full definition

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«The slower pace of telomere shortening found in the study participants who have more children however, may be attributed to the dramatic increase in estrogen, a hormone produced during pregnancy,» says Nepomnaschy who also spearheads the Maternal and Child Health Laboratory at the SFU Faculty of Health Sciences. (sciencedaily.com)
According to a study carried out at the University of California at San Francisco, drinking 20 ounces of sugar - sweetened soft drinks daily was associated with telomere shortening in humans. (cathe.com)
Stress exposure in intrauterine life is associated with shorter telomere length in young adulthood (pnas.org)
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