Telomere Length as a Marker of Biological Age and Age-Related Diseases
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Research".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 476
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce the release of a Special Issue entitled “Telomere Length as a Marker of Biological Age and Age-Related Diseases”. The characterization of biological aging has attracted significant interest with regard to the factors contributing to the difference between a person's biological and chronological age. Identifying biological age is complicated, as this estimation must encompass all aspects of the aging process. One of the key biomarkers used to determine biological age is telomere length. Current research suggests that telomere length acts as both a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for several age-related disorders, aiding in predicting the potential risk of developing age-related illnesses. In addition to the predictive value of telomere length, assessing individuals’ biological age through the evaluation of their telomere length dynamics can be beneficial in uncovering novel therapeutic strategies that halt the aging process. This Special Issue will provide an overview of current research on telomere length dynamics and present the latest data on age-related diseases, including cancer.
Dr. Stella Baliou
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- telomeres
- biological aging
- diseases
- mechanisms
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