February 7th, 2003

Premature Aging Disease Caused By Short Telomeres

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The Life Extension Foundation News notes that researchers have linked shortened telomeres with a condition that produces the effects of premature aging. Very interesting, especially in the stated connection to stem cells, but far too early to comment on significance.

Link: http://www.lef.org/news/aging/2003/02/06/eng-medinews_biotek/eng-medinews_biotek_105954_5027383175694399455.html

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