Epidemiology is the branch of public health that studies the distribution, patterns, and causes of diseases and health conditions in populations. It aims to identify risk factors for diseases, understand how they spread, and develop strategies to prevent or control health problems. Epidemiologists use data and research to track health trends and inform public health policy, disease prevention, and health promotion efforts.
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What does a telomere do?
A telomere protects the ends of chromosomes from degradation and
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Do telomeres contain genes?
No, telomeres do not contain genes. Telomeres consist of repetitive
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A telomere functions to prevent a cell from…
A telomere functions to prevent a cell from losing important
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How do telomeres factor into biological aging?
Telomeres play a critical role in biological aging by limiting
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Does fasting lengthen telomeres?
Research on the effects of fasting on telomere length is
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Is telomerase a ribozyme?
Yes, telomerase is a ribozyme. Telomerase is an RNA-containing enzyme
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What does telomerase do in DNA replication?
Telomerase plays a critical role in DNA replication by adding
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