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Discovery of Hepatitis C: Noble Prize in Medicine/Physiology 2020

By Tanvi DabasOn October 11, 2020October 14, 20201 Comment

It’s October, which is also known as the Nobel Prize season amongst scholars. The Nobel prize winner’s announcements began on … Read More “Discovery of Hepatitis C: Noble Prize in Medicine/Physiology 2020”

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8 jobs that aren’t being a doctor in case you disappoint your mom and don’t make it into medical school

By Tanvi DabasOn February 22, 2019February 22, 2019

As the last semester of university approaches for our graduating class of 2019, so does the anxiety about what’s beyond … Read More “8 jobs that aren’t being a doctor in case you disappoint your mom and don’t make it into medical school”

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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