Dementia: shorter telomeres increase risks
Researchers have observed an association between short telomeres and the risk of degenerative pathologies. THE ESSENTIAL The role of telomeres ...
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Cancer, aging: surprising discovery of protein activity in telomeres
The discovery that telomeres, that is to say the ends of our chromosomes, are capable of creating proteins, could help ...
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Why is the number of centenarians constantly increasing?
The plausible explanation of this injustice thanks to the analysis of the blood of several centenarians… Our eternity is decided ...
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Football, handball: team sports would increase longevity in women
In women, the practice of team sports such as football or handball would have a real effect against aging, by ...
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Our eternity is decided in the telomeres
The telomeres which are at the end of our chromosomes guarantee the perfect division of our cells, in a way ...
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Research advances against progeria
Thanks to a molecule synthesized in the laboratory, the researchers succeeded in slowing down the aging of cells. However, other ...
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Air pollution alters babies’ DNA even before they are born
Even protected by its mother's womb, a baby suffers from pollution. The DNA of umbilical cord blood cells is altered ...
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The blood of centenarians
The number of centenarians is constantly increasing and often with excellent health. We have an answer on this injustice thanks ...
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Alcohol abuse accelerates the aging of cells
Excessive alcohol consumption could be responsible for the shortening of telomeres, according to a study.There is no doubt about the ...
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Staying seated for a long time accelerates the aging of women
A sedentary lifestyle study shows that spending too much time sitting and not getting enough exercise can cause cells to ...
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Having your last child late is associated with better longevity
Women who had a last child after age 33 are twice as likely to live to age 95 as those ...
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Stress in childhood accelerates aging
Children and adolescents who have experienced trauma or significant stress would be victims of premature aging. A phenomenon visible in ...
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Acne: the anti-aging effect of the skin
Adults who suffered from acne during adolescence have skin that is protected from aging because their cells contain long telomeres. ...
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Physical activity stimulates the growth of telomeres
Researchers have found that endurance sport activates the formation of telomeres, suggesting that physical activity is a good way to ...
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Sweet sodas contribute to premature aging
Sodas don't just promote obesity. These sugary drinks are also a factor in early aging, according to a DNA study ...
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Cancer: telomere size predicts risk
© ThinkstockThe length of the telomere that protect the ends of chromosomes may predict cancer risk and be a potential ...
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Eat, move to rejuvenate your cells
A small American pilot study suggests that adopting a healthy lifestyle can limit the effects of cellular aging.Forget the advertisements ...
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The oldest woman in the world carried 400 genetic mutations
Researchers have analyzed the blood of a supercentenary and have detected 400 genetic mutations. A valuable discovery for scientists. Hendrikje ...
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