Telomeres are a widespread genetic feature most commonly found in eukaryotes. In most or even all species possessing them, they protect the terminal regions of chromosomal DNA from …

At the ends of the chromosomes are stretches of DNA called telomeres, which protect our genetic data, make it possible for cells to divide, and hold some secrets to how we age and get cancer.

4 days ago · Telomeres are how cells protect chromosome ends. The telomere itself is a long stretch of a specific short DNA sequence repeated over and over hundreds of times. At the …

3 days ago · Five-year NIH-funded study will examine how early-life factors such as growth patterns and exposure to air pollution affect an important marker of biological aging from birth …

Aug 4, 2025 · In recent decades, one biological player has captivated scientists and philosophers alike: the telomere. Like mysterious countdown clocks at the ends of our chromosomes, …

Nov 20, 2025 · Telomeres are made up of repeated segments of DNA that consist of the sequence 5′-TTAGGG-3′ (in which T, A, and G are the bases thymine, adenine, and guanine, …

4 days ago · This Review presents an updated view on telomeric chromatin as a dynamic structure with a specialized histone organization and discusses the mechanisms of its …

Dec 11, 2022 · Functions of telomeres include protecting the ends of the DNA from binding to one another and to itself, allowing for complete chromosomal replication, and serving as a …

Mar 30, 2025 · Telomeres are the structures that play an essential role in chromosome stability, cellular aging, and overall disease risk. They also play a crucial role in preventing …

Telomeres are specialized structures found at the ends of our chromosomes. These structures can be compared to the plastic tips, or aglets, on shoelaces. Just as aglets prevent shoelaces …