Although mutations in the genes encoding either the protein or RNA component of
telomerase have been found in patients with various blood disorders, the impact of telomere …

Cross‐sectional studies have repeatedly suggested peripheral blood monocyte telomere
length as a biomarker of aging. To test this suggestion in a large population‐based follow …

Telomeres, the end fragments of chromosomes, play key roles in cellular proliferation and
senescence. Here we characterize the genetic architecture of naturally occurring variation in …

Telomere length (TL) has been proposed as a marker of mitotic cell age and as a general
index of human organismic aging. Short absolute leukocyte telomere length has been linked …

Telomere length (TL) is emerging as a biomarker for aging and survival. To evaluate factors
influencing this trait, we measured TL in a large homogeneous population, estimated the …

It is well established from previous cross-sectional studies that telomeres shorten with age.
However, due to a considerable inter-individual variation in telomere length (TL), its …

Background: Telomeres protect from DNA degradation and maintain chromosomal stability.
Short telomeres have been associated with an increased risk of cancer at several sites …

Telomere shortening is a feature of cellular ageing common to a range of human tissues.
Shorter telomeres are associated with an increased likelihood of mortality, including death …

Objectives Human age‐dependent telomere attrition and telomere shortening are
associated with several age‐associated diseases and poorer overall survival. The aim of …

METHODS: LTL was measured in blood samples from 490 newborns and their parents.
RESULTS: LTL (mean±SD) was longer (9.50±0.70 kb) in newborns than in their mothers …