The aging process is
characterized by the shortening of telomeres.
Telomeres, located at the ends of DNA chromosomes, shorten with each cell division, leading to aging and eventual cessation of cell division. Maintaining longer telomeres is associated with slower aging and extended youthfulness.
This is why telomeres are referred to as the “biological clock” because they serve as a measure of biological aging.
characterized by the shortening of telomeres.
Telomeres, located at the ends of DNA chromosomes, shorten with each cell division, leading to aging and eventual cessation of cell division. Maintaining longer telomeres is associated with slower aging and extended youthfulness.
This is why telomeres are referred to as the “biological clock” because they serve as a measure of biological aging.
