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 …

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, …

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 …

Telomeres are highly conserved tandem nucleotide repeats that include proximal double-stranded and distal single-stranded regions that in complex with shelterin proteins afford protection at …

Jan 9, 2026 · 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 …

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 …

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, …

Jan 7, 2026 · This Review presents an updated view on telomeric chromatin as a dynamic structure with a specialized histone organization and discusses the mechanisms of its …

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.

Jul 31, 2025 · To safeguard this genetic information, chromosomes have protective caps at their ends, known as telomeres. These structures play a fundamental role in maintaining the …