Telomere length in early childhood is associated with sex and ethnicity

Abstract Telomeres are repetitive DNA sequences at the end of chromosomes that function to protect chromosomes from degradation. Throughout the life course, telomere length decreases with age and is influenced by environmental factors and health conditions. This study aimed to determine the relative...

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Main Authors: Kien Ly, Caroline Walker, Sarah Berry, Russell Snell, Emma Marks, Zaneta Thayer, Polly Atatoa-Carr, Susan Morton
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2019
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/9a77ebf93eab4f2a91e0ba675879531d
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