aging

Video: How telomere length impacts cancer risk

People with either very short or very long telomeres are at increased risk of developing cancer – this is called…

3 years ago

Video: The links between telomerase and aging

The key to keeping our cells healthy may be down to the enzyme telomerase. In this video we cover how…

3 years ago

Video: How telomere shortening affects aging

Telomeres, in particular telomere length, have been shown to play a role in aging. In this video we explore how…

3 years ago

Telomeres and aging

Telomere length is often considered a biological marker for aging and has been linked to cell lifespan, as well as…

4 years ago

Why do telomeres shorten?

Telomeres play an important role in protecting our chromosomes, but as we age, they decrease in length. In this blog…

4 years ago