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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With each cell division, telomeres shorten, ultimately leading to cell death.
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
When a cell's telomeres become too short, the cell can no longer thrive.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 29 July 2024
The therapy also benefited cell health across the board, reducing the rate of telomere shortening – which occurs every time a cell divides – and keeping the powerhouse mitochondria functioning efficiently.
—New Atlas, 18 July 2024
The telomeres get a little bit longer even within just a couple of days of being in space.
—Nicholas St. Fleur, STAT, 5 July 2024
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
When a cell's telomeres become too short, the cell can no longer thrive.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 29 July 2024
The therapy also benefited cell health across the board, reducing the rate of telomere shortening – which occurs every time a cell divides – and keeping the powerhouse mitochondria functioning efficiently.
—New Atlas, 18 July 2024
The telomeres get a little bit longer even within just a couple of days of being in space.
—Nicholas St. Fleur, STAT, 5 July 2024
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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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