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Shorter leukocyte telomere length and greater LTL attrition tied to cystic fibrosis severity

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science), Volume 16, Issue 16 on August 29, 2024, entitled, "Leukocyte telomere length and attrition in association with disease severity in cystic fibrosis patients."

12 Sep 2024

First crystal structure of alternative DNA shape from the insulin gene revealed

The first crystal structure of an alternative DNA shape from the insulin gene has been revealed by a UCL-led research team.

9 Sep 2024

Researchers reveal why a diet rich in magnesium is so important for your health

Researchers examined whether magnesium deficiency in the healthy middle-aged Australian population was independently or in combination with increased homocysteine levels associated with in vivo DNA damage.

15 Aug 2024

New proteomic clock predicts biological age and major health risks across diverse populations

Study developed a proteomic age clock using plasma proteins to accurately predict biological age and associated health risks, offering a robust tool for forecasting age-related diseases and mortality.

11 Aug 2024

Osteoporosis and aging linked at cellular level

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 14, entitled, "Association between osteoporosis and the rate of telomere shortening."

5 Aug 2024

Vegan diet may slow aging

Vegan diets showed short-term benefits on epigenetic aging compared to omnivorous diets in healthy twins, with reduced epigenetic age metrics observed in the vegan group. However, telomere length and overall mitotic clock values remained unchanged for both diets.

31 Jul 2024

Ginseng genome unlocks secrets of medicinal benefits

A landmark study has successfully decoded the complete ginseng genome, unveiling the genetic mechanisms that govern saponin biosynthesis. This detailed genetic map illuminates the evolutionary and metabolic pathways of Panax ginseng, a staple in traditional medicine. This pivotal discovery promises to drive forward breeding initiatives and augment the plant's medicinal qualities, unlocking new possibilities for therapeutic applications.

19 Jul 2024

Study hints at a promising approach for treating wet age-related macular degeneration

A new study in mice hints at the promise of an eventual alternative treatment option for the "wet" version of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

2 Jul 2024

Restoring youthful TERT levels reverses aging phenotypes in preclinical models

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have demonstrated that therapeutically restoring 'youthful' levels of a specific subunit of the telomerase enzyme can significantly reduce the signs and symptoms of aging in preclinical models.

21 Jun 2024

Study reveals new insight into how human telomeres function at the molecular level

The length of telomeres that protect the ends of our chromosomes should be tightly regulated. Those that are too long predispose to cancer, and those that are too short lose their protective ability, resulting in telomere disorders with serious health consequences.

4 Jun 2024

Young bone marrow transplants show promise in reversing Alzheimer's symptoms in mice

Researchers found that young bone marrow transplants rejuvenate aging immune cells, reducing Alzheimer's symptoms in mice models, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach for the disease.

4 Jun 2024

Family's rare telomere mutation reveals new insights into telomere flexibility and disease

Researchers discovered a rare telomere mutation (TTAGGT) in a family, revealing that human telomeres can tolerate non-canonical sequences, impacting telomere maintenance and disease.

4 Jun 2024

Life's Essential 8: key to reducing heart disease and mortality through epigenetics

Whether DNA methylation-based epigenetic age biomarkers mediate the associations between LE8 score and risks of CVD, CVD-specific mortality, and all-cause mortality.

31 May 2024

Enzyme implicated in telomere repair offers new avenues for cancer therapy

A new study led by University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center researchers shows that an enzyme called PARP1 is involved in repair of telomeres, the lengths of DNA that protect the tips of chromosomes, and that impairing this process can lead to telomere shortening and genomic instability that can cause cancer.

7 May 2024

Telomere News and Research

Latest Telomere News and Research

Shorter leukocyte telomere length and greater LTL attrition tied to cystic fibrosis severity

First crystal structure of alternative DNA shape from the insulin gene revealed

Researchers reveal why a diet rich in magnesium is so important for your health

New proteomic clock predicts biological age and major health risks across diverse populations

Osteoporosis and aging linked at cellular level

Vegan diet may slow aging

Ginseng genome unlocks secrets of medicinal benefits

Study hints at a promising approach for treating wet age-related macular degeneration

Restoring youthful TERT levels reverses aging phenotypes in preclinical models

Study reveals new insight into how human telomeres function at the molecular level

Young bone marrow transplants show promise in reversing Alzheimer's symptoms in mice

Family's rare telomere mutation reveals new insights into telomere flexibility and disease

Life's Essential 8: key to reducing heart disease and mortality through epigenetics

Enzyme implicated in telomere repair offers new avenues for cancer therapy

Study links early-life tobacco exposure to accelerated aging, urging preventive action

Does reproduction influence epigenetic aging in younger women?

Protecting telomeres: ILF3 and the regulation of R-loop dynamics

Penn State study examines how a person's telomeres are affected by caloric restriction

Nanopore sequencing unveils novel telomere length patterns

Regular late-life exercise has a beneficial impact on DNA damage and telomere dysfunction

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