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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And other studies show that too much vitamin D was also associated with shorter telomeres.
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Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 23 Dec. 2025
Those included chemical changes in DNA that suggest a person’s pace of aging, and the length of their telomeres, which are protective structures at the ends of chromosomes.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Past studies in the general population have found mixed results, with some linking moderate coffee intake to longer telomeres, and others — especially those looking at instant coffee — finding no benefit.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
According to their findings, DNA components that reflect biological age — telomeres — tend to be shorter and break down faster in caregivers than non-caregivers.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
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Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 23 Dec. 2025
Those included chemical changes in DNA that suggest a person’s pace of aging, and the length of their telomeres, which are protective structures at the ends of chromosomes.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Past studies in the general population have found mixed results, with some linking moderate coffee intake to longer telomeres, and others — especially those looking at instant coffee — finding no benefit.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
According to their findings, DNA components that reflect biological age — telomeres — tend to be shorter and break down faster in caregivers than non-caregivers.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 5 Dec. 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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