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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Some novel findings were observed, however, such as what happened to Scott's telomeres.
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Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
SpaceX The researchers studied seven hallmarks of aging in stem cells and found clear signs of aging in those that went to space, including more inflammatory signaling and less maintenance of telomeres — the protective ends of chromosomes that prevent breaks in DNA.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2025
As people age, telomeres get shorter, which can increase the likelihood of poor health and mortality, prior studies have shown.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Additional research has shown the same four-part program can lower blood sugars and heart disease risk in patients with diabetes, reduce prostate cancer cell growth, improve depression and even lengthen telomeres, the protective caps of chromosomes that are worn away by aging.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
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Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
SpaceX The researchers studied seven hallmarks of aging in stem cells and found clear signs of aging in those that went to space, including more inflammatory signaling and less maintenance of telomeres — the protective ends of chromosomes that prevent breaks in DNA.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2025
As people age, telomeres get shorter, which can increase the likelihood of poor health and mortality, prior studies have shown.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Additional research has shown the same four-part program can lower blood sugars and heart disease risk in patients with diabetes, reduce prostate cancer cell growth, improve depression and even lengthen telomeres, the protective caps of chromosomes that are worn away by aging.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 July 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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