Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Telomeres.

Duncan M Baird1

  • 1Department of Pathology, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XN, UK. bairddm@cardiff.ac.uk

Experimental Gerontology
|November 7, 2006
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Telomere biology is crucial to understanding human aging. This review covers key research from 2005-2006 relevant to gerontology, highlighting the link between telomeres and the aging process.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

TeloNet is born: why all specialities need to be aware of telomere biology disorders.

Frontiers in medicine·2026
Same author

Telomere Dysfunction and Proteostasis Decline Define Distinct Pathways of Cellular Senescence in the Human Respiratory Tract.

Aging cell·2026
Same author

Mitotic microhomology-mediated break-induced replication promotes chromoanasynthesis.

Nature communications·2026
Same author

GW: ultra-fast chromosome-scale visualization of genomics data.

Nature methods·2025
Same author

hTERT Increases TRF2 to Induce Telomere Compaction and Extend Cell Replicative Lifespan.

Aging cell·2025
Same author

Clinical Use of ZSCAN4 for Telomere Elongation in Hematopoietic Stem Cells.

NEJM evidence·2025
Same journal

Ayurvedic nutraceutical, Chyawanprash, enhances longevity and stress resilience via mitochondrial and muscular health in C. elegans model of ageing.

Experimental gerontology·2026
Same journal

Activation of Sirt3 reprograms mitochondrial function to regenerate intervertebral disc degeneration.

Experimental gerontology·2026
Same journal

Sit-to-stand power shows greater magnitude associations with radial bone strength compared to handgrip strength in adults aged 60-95 years: A cross-sectional study.

Experimental gerontology·2026
Same journal

Impact of simultaneous motor-cognitive training on motor capacities in older adults: A quasi-randomized parallel controlled trial.

Experimental gerontology·2026
Same journal

Triglyceride-glucose-related metabolic indices, phenotypic aging, and incident pulmonary embolism.

Experimental gerontology·2026
Same journal

A comparative study reveals distinct patterns of resting-state activity in tinnitus and chronic pain.

Experimental gerontology·2026
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cellular Aging

Background:

  • Telomere length is a biological marker associated with cellular aging.
  • Understanding telomere dynamics is critical for aging research.
  • Significant scientific interest exists globally regarding telomeres and aging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent (July 2005-June 2006) research on telomeres and aging.
  • To identify studies relevant to the gerontology research community.
  • To provide an overview of current findings in telomere biology and aging.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of selected scientific papers.
  • Focus on publications between July 2005 and June 2006.
  • Selection criteria based on relevance to gerontology.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Identified key research papers linking telomere biology to human aging.
  • Highlighted studies of direct interest to gerontologists.
  • Summarized recent advancements in the field.

Conclusions:

  • Telomere biology plays a significant role in the human aging process.
  • Continued research is essential for understanding aging mechanisms.
  • This review serves as a foundation for future annual updates.