Telomeres Archives - Cleveland HeartLab, Inc. https://www.clevelandheartlab.com/blog-tag/telomeres/ Cleveland HeartLab, Inc. Wed, 23 Dec 2015 15:23:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Telomere Testing May Predict Lifespan and Health Risks https://www.clevelandheartlab.com/blog/horizons-telomere-testing-may-predict-lifespan-and-health-risks/ Tue, 02 Jun 2015 14:11:48 +0000 http://proto.clevelandheartlab.com/?post_type=x-portfolio&p=9033 Telomere Testing May Predict Health Risks Years in Advance The length of telomeres — protective caps at the end of chromosomes often compared to plastic tips on shoelaces — could be an important predictor of increased danger for a range of disorders, from cancer to cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. What’s more, telomere testing may identify patients at risk ...

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