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Telomere length and brain imaging phenotypes in UK Biobank.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2023
Topiwala Anya, Nichols Thomas E, Williams Logan Z J, Robinson Emma C, Alfaro-Almagro Fidel, Taschler Bernd, Wang Chaoyue, Nelson Christopher P, Miller Karla L, Codd Veryan, Samani Nilesh J, Smith Stephen M
Abstract excerpt
Telomeres form protective caps at the ends of chromosomes, and their attrition is a marker of biological aging. Short telomeres are associated with an increased risk of neurological and psychiatric disorders including dementia. The mechanism underlying this risk is unclear, and may involve brain structure and function. However, the relationship between telomere length and neuroimaging markers is poorly...
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