Archive for the tag 'aging'

Feb 16 2010

SNPwatch: Researchers Identify Variation Associated with Biological Aging

Published by ErinC under SNPwatch

The candles on your birthday cake tell you how many years you’ve lived through, but they might not be a reflection of your biological age.
Little bits of DNA called telomeres protect the ends of chromosomes.  Over time, through repeated rounds of cell division, telomeres get shorter and shorter.  Thus, telomere length is a marker of [...]

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Feb 02 2009

SNPwatch: Mounting Evidence That FOXO3A Contributes To Human Longevity

Published by ErinC under SNPwatch

SNPwatch gives you the latest news about research linking various traits and conditions to individual genetic variations. These studies are exciting because they offer a glimpse into how genetics may affect our bodies and health; but in most cases, more work is needed before this research can provide information of value to individuals. For that [...]

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