What findings did the team discover regarding telomere length in people with heart disease?
Breakthrough in Identifying Gene Linked to Aging and Heart Disease
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Researchers at Glenfield Hospital are studying the connection between telomeres and heart disease. Telomeres, which protect chromosomes, shorten with each cell division. Short telomeres are linked to increased biological age and heart disease. The team is working to identify the gene responsible for telomere length.
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