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The Spookiest Thing About this Year’s Halloween: Covid’s Effects on the Holidays

By Kate RobartOn October 8, 2020

There’s no doubt that COVID-19 has had terrible global effects for so many people. But how much are all of … Read More “The Spookiest Thing About this Year’s Halloween: Covid’s Effects on the Holidays”

Editorials

Warm Wishes from the EIC

By Colin MitchellOn December 24, 2015August 9, 2017

Here’s to a happy holiday and a happy New Years from everyone at the Athenaeum. Stay safe, and we’ll see … Read More “Warm Wishes from the EIC”

Arts & Culture

Origins of Halloween

By ContributorsOn October 29, 2015May 9, 20181 Comment

Halloween is a fun time of year for many people. It is often a chilly season that leads to lots … Read More “Origins of Halloween”

Science Fact of the Week

A new study links Women’s expected longevity to age at birth of her last child.

As suggested by The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), no one however is certain on how long they would live for but using leukocyte telomere length offers some insights into a women’s projected lifespan. It further shows how maternal age at last birth of her last child influences the length of the telomere and long-term health. Telomeres are the repeating DNA protein complexes that play the role of protecting the endings of chromosomes and have also proven to be vital for maintaining genomic stability. In past, these Telomeres have been linked to a number of chronic conditions namely cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes, a variety of cancers, and a few neurological conditions. The study has found a positive correlation between maternal age at last birth and telomere. In other words, women who had longer telomeres at the last child’s birth, reflects as a biomarker of long-term health and longevity, though this finding is restricted to women with one or two live births or used contraceptives.

Author: Tanvi Dabas

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