telomere
noun
telo·mere
ˈte-lə-ˌmir 
ˈtē-
ˈtē-
: the natural end of a eukaryotic chromosome composed of a usually repetitive DNA sequence and serving to stabilize the chromosome
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This study suggests that vitamin D works by safeguarding those telomeres.
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
But the good news is that damage done to telomeres as a result of chronic stress can be reversed.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2025
Some novel findings were observed, however, such as what happened to Scott's telomeres.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
SpaceX The researchers studied seven hallmarks of aging in stem cells and found clear signs of aging in those that went to space, including more inflammatory signaling and less maintenance of telomeres — the protective ends of chromosomes that prevent breaks in DNA.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2025
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
But the good news is that damage done to telomeres as a result of chronic stress can be reversed.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2025
Some novel findings were observed, however, such as what happened to Scott's telomeres.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
SpaceX The researchers studied seven hallmarks of aging in stem cells and found clear signs of aging in those that went to space, including more inflammatory signaling and less maintenance of telomeres — the protective ends of chromosomes that prevent breaks in DNA.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Telomere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telomere. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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telomere
noun
telo·mere
ˈtel-ə-ˌmi(ə)r
ˈtēl-
ˈtēl-
: the natural end of a eukaryotic chromosome composed of a usually repetitive DNA sequence and serving to stabilize the chromosome
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