Telomere shortening rate predicts species life span [Genetics]

Telomere shortening to a critical length can trigger aging and shorter life spans in mice and humans by a mechanism that involves induction of a persistent DNA damage response at chromosome ends and loss of cellular viability. However, whether telomere length is a universal determinant of species longevity is not...

Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - July 22, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Kurt Whittemore, Elsa Vera, Eva Martinez–Nevado, Carola Sanpera, Maria A. Blasco Tags: Biological Sciences Source Type: research