Biology, Volume 12, Issue 11
2023 November - 93 articles
Cover Story: Telomeres, the protective endcaps of chromosomes, are repeated nucleotide sequences that progressively shorten across cell divisions; therefore, telomere length is considered an aging marker or an indicator of potential life span. Longevity affects profitability in livestock production systems. Recent studies on livestock report longer telomeres in younger animals, and that inflammatory events shorten telomeres. The identification of factors that affect telomere dynamics (e.g., attrition and repair) will complement genetic strategies to improve animal well-being and the profitability of livestock production systems. View this paper - Issues are regarded as officially published after their release is announced to the table of contents alert mailing list .
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