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Telomeres: Your Cellular Age Clock and How to Protect It

Telomeres are the protective caps on your DNA that shorten each time a cell divides. Learn why that matters for aging, what the enzyme telomerase does, and what you can realistically do about it.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 7 views
Tutorial: Telomeres: Your Cellular Age Clock and How to Protect It

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Telomeres are the protective caps on your DNA that shorten each time a cell divides. Learn why that matters for aging, what the enzyme telomerase does, and what you can realistically do about it.

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