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http://www.ucsf.edu/news/2013/09/108886/lifestyle-changes-may-lengthen-telomeres-measure-cell-aging New study shows for the first time that lifestyle changes -- changes in diet, exercise, stress management and social support -- can result in longer tel...

As normal cells divide, the ends of their chromosomes (telomeres) progressively shorten until eventually the cells reach senescence or undergo apoptosis. Cancers, which disproportionally kill more individuals in the 65 years or above age group, often o...

BIR plays a role in telomere maintenance in the absence of telomerase activity.

In this video, the students explain how telomeres can be extended in the absence of telomerase