telomere
noun
telo·mere
ˈte-lə-ˌmir 
ˈtē-
ˈtē-
: the natural end of a eukaryotic chromosome composed of a usually repetitive DNA sequence and serving to stabilize the chromosome
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Scientists say Scott’s telomeres may have been positively affected by his better exercise and diet routine in space.
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Jen Christensen, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
Each time a cell divides, telomeres shorten slightly.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
The proteomic aging clock tends to show lower values when telomeres are longer.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Studies suggest that women who give birth after 35 often have longer telomeres, the protective caps on DNA that are associated with slower aging.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Jen Christensen, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
Each time a cell divides, telomeres shorten slightly.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
The proteomic aging clock tends to show lower values when telomeres are longer.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Studies suggest that women who give birth after 35 often have longer telomeres, the protective caps on DNA that are associated with slower aging.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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telomere
noun
telo·mere
ˈtel-ə-ˌmi(ə)r
ˈtēl-
ˈtēl-
: the natural end of a eukaryotic chromosome composed of a usually repetitive DNA sequence and serving to stabilize the chromosome
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