concept   telomere
statement   Telomeres are protective caps at the end of chromosomes that shorten with cell division and impact aging and cell health, according to the scientific community in the West.

2 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 telomere scientific community in the West Telomeres are protective caps at the end of chromosomes that shorten with each cell division, eventually leading to cell aging and senescence. 1
2 telomere scientific community in the West Telomeres are protective caps on the ends of chromosomes that shorten with each cell division, playing a key role in aging and cell death. 1