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Telomere Academy

Structured, self-paced educational modules on the science of telomeres, cellular aging, and longevity. The Academy is currently in development. Module 1 is available as a sample; additional modules will be published as they are completed and reviewed.

1

What Are Telomeres?

Structure, composition, and discovery history of chromosome end-caps.

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2

Cell Division

Mitosis, the cell cycle, and the end-replication problem.

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3

Why Telomeres Shorten

Mechanisms of attrition: replication, oxidative stress, and inflammation.

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4

Cellular Senescence

The irreversible arrest state, triggers, and SASP.

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5

Telomerase

The enzyme complex, TERT and TERC, and regulation mechanisms.

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6

Longevity Research

Current landscape of interventions being studied for healthy aging.

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7

Future Therapies

Senolytics, gene therapy, and regenerative medicine approaches.

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