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Telomeres

Lots of interest currently into relationship of telomere length on aging - or vice versa.

Telomeres are a  region of repetitive nucleotide sequences at the end of chromosone which reduce in length over time - therefore hinting they may be involved in the aging prcess, i.e. length reduces to zero and cell blows up (I'm simplifying slightly!)


Telomeres News

Telomere-based interventions offer promising avenues for combating ageing

Live Forever Club - 23-Feb-2024

Telomere research is in its early stages, with much to be discovered

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Green neighborhoods linked to longer lives and slower ageing

The Guardian - 01-Dec-2023

Every 5% increase in green space adds 1% younger cells to your body

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New mice with human-like telomeres could help us fight ageing and cancer

The Jerusalem Post - 30-Oct-2023

Model could be used to study the role of telomere length in several diseases

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Regular jogging or running could help to keep cells younger and healthier

Live Forever Club - 26-Oct-2023

Jogging or running for at least 75 minutes per week linked to longer telomeres

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Telomeres Resources

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TeloYears

Finger prick blood DNA test provides your Average Telomere Length (ATL)

The Telomerase Revolution

Amazon

Book written by Michael Fossel speaks about the Enzyme That Holds the Key to Human Aging and Will Lead to Longer, Healthier Lives

The Telomere Effect: A Revolutionary Approach to Living Younger, Healthier, Longer

Amazon

The Telomere Effect written by Elissa Epel and Elizabeth Blackburn will make you reassess how you live your life on a day-to-day basis

Telomere Diagnostics

Company that develops DNA testing applications to measure cellular age for telomere health

Sierra Sciences

Company devoted to extend the human lifespan and health span through telomere maintenance.

Life Length

Provides telomere testing and diagnostics

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Telomeres Blog Posts

Do telomere length tests really reveal your biological age?
22-Aug-2022

Do telomere length tests really reveal your biological age?

Rate of shortening, shape and method of testing are all important factors

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