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Sydney, March 17 (IANS): Australian researchers have identified a surprising mechanism focusing on telomeres -- protective ...

Chromosomes are cellular structures that contain the genetic material. A chromosome is comprised of a single DNA molecule that may be either circular or linear. The full complement of a cell s ...

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Beyond aging, space travel triggers other biological changes. NASA’s famous twins study compared astronaut Scott Kelly, who ...