Sentences with phrase «potentially damaging mutations»

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They found that the inactivation of POT1 caused by these mutations leads to longer and potentially unprotected telomeres, regions at the end of our chromosomes that protect chromosomes from damage.

Fewer free radicals would decrease the rate of DNA damage, which would curtail the rate of DNA mutation, slowing the rate of aging and disease and potentially increasing our lifespan.

So, the thinking is that lower methionine intake leads to less free radical production — the so - called «reactive oxygen species,» which slows the rate of DNA damage, which then would slow the rate of DNA mutation, slowing the rate of aging and disease — thereby potentially increasing our lifespan.