Shorter telomeres linked to higher risk of age-related brain diseases
Source: News-Medical.Net
People with shorter protective caps at the end of their chromosomes (called telomeres) may be more likely to develop age-related brain diseases such as stroke, dementia and late-life depression (usually diagnosed at age 60 or older), according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.
People with shorter protective caps at the end of their chromosomes (called telomeres) may be more likely to develop age-related brain diseases such as stroke, dementia and late-life depression (usually diagnosed at age 60 or older), according to a p… [6502 chars]