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Telomere shortening — a sign of cellular aging — linked to signs of Alzheimer’s in brain scans

March 23, 2023 by

Changes in the brain caused by Alzheimer's disease are associated with shortening of the telomeres -- the protective caps on the ends of chromosomes that shorten as cells age -- according to a new study.

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