In the 1930s, Muller was surprised to note that telomeres were strangely resistant to mutagenic X-rays. Why are the unique properties of these chromosomal "end caps" so important? Thus, in her ...

During the early stages of meiosis, telomeres assemble into a structure that looks like the stems of a floral bouquet — the telomere bouquet. The main role of the telomere bouquet was thought to ...

Researchers are delving deeper into the role of leukocyte telomere length as it relates to stroke, dementia, and depression ...

One protein appears to play an integral role in protecting telomeres, and possibly preventing cancerous growth, according to a study published this week in Science. Chromosomes with fluorescently ...

This highlights that telomere length alone does not determine a straightforward path to longevity. Lifestyle factors play a significant role in telomere health. Sedentary behaviour, smoking ...

The study suggests that while genetic factors play a role, the environment also significantly impacts telomere dynamics. For example, stress, diet, and exposure to toxins are known to affect ...

A new study suggests that people with shorter protective caps at the ends of their chromosomes, called telomeres, may have a ...

When they inhibited ATR, the number of new telomeres nearly tripled. In the process of pinpointing ATR’s role, the researchers stumbled upon other cellular surprises. For example, they knew that ...

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a potential breakthrough in the fight ...