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What is Aging?

Telomeres help our DNA to successfully replicate and how it is associated with aging.

Aired 12/07/2022

QED With Dr. B

What is Aging?

Clip: Season 2 Episode 7 | 6m 18sVideo has Closed Captions

Telomeres help our DNA to successfully replicate and how it is associated with aging.

Dr. Nausica Arnoult explains the biology of telomeres. Telomeres help our DNA to successfully replicate without losing information. Learn the truth behind telomere length and how it is associated with genetics, lifestyle, and health.

Aired 12/07/2022

QED With Dr. B is a local public television program presented by WOSU

Support for QED with Dr. B is provided by Battelle, American Electric Power Foundation, Bath & Body Works Foundation, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and William and Diane Dawson Foundation.

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QED With Dr. B is a local public television program presented by WOSU

Support for QED with Dr. B is provided by Battelle, American Electric Power Foundation, Bath & Body Works Foundation, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and William and Diane Dawson Foundation.

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