Having more children could slow aging

Saturday, 09 January 2016 06:34
Rate this item
(0 votes)

In the journal PLOS One, researchers reveal that women who had more children had longer telomeres than women who had fewer children.

Telomeres are caps at the end of each DNA strand that protect our chromosomes - thread-like structures that contain all our genetic information - from damage.

Each time a cell replicates, telomeres become shorter. They eventually become so short that they stop protecting chromosomes, leaving them vulnerable to damage, which in turn causes our cells to age and stop functioning effectively.

Previously, animal studies have supported the "life history theory," suggesting that higher reproductive behavior is associated with accelerated biological aging.

However, this latest study, led by Prof. Pablo Nepomnaschy and Cindy Barha - both of Simon Fraser University in Canada - contradicts this theory.

Read 240556 times Last modified on Saturday, 09 January 2016 06:48

14286 comments

  • Comment Link payday loan Monday, 17 October 2022 13:44 posted by payday loan

    payday loan

  • Comment Link Window Washing Denver Monday, 17 October 2022 12:09 posted by Window Washing Denver

    I like it when folks get together and share thoughts.
    Great site, continue the good work!

  • Comment Link au pair Monday, 17 October 2022 11:39 posted by au pair

    I am sure this paragraph has touched all the internet visitors, its really really nice article on building up
    new blog.

  • Comment Link deposit pulsa Monday, 17 October 2022 08:48 posted by deposit pulsa

    Thhese are aⅽtually wonderful ideas inn aboiut blogging.
    Yoᥙ have touched somе nicfe factlrs һere. Any waay ҝeep upp
    wrinting.

  • Comment Link Jasa Tes Psikologi Online Monday, 17 October 2022 06:31 posted by Jasa Tes Psikologi Online

    That is very fascinating, You're an excessively skilled blogger.

    I've joined your feed and stay up for seeking more of your great post.
    Also, I've shared your web site in my social networks

  • Comment Link เว็บบทความ Monday, 17 October 2022 06:23 posted by เว็บบทความ

    Ahaa, its good discussion on the topic of this post at this place at this
    weblog, I have read all that, so at this time me also commenting at this place.

  • Comment Link top online australian casinos Monday, 17 October 2022 05:47 posted by top online australian casinos

    Hi! I know this is kind of off-topic however
    I needed to ask. Does building a well-established blog such as yours require a lot of work?
    I'm brand new to running a blog however I do write in my diary everyday.
    I'd like to start a blog so I will be able to share my experience and
    views online. Please let me know if you have any recommendations or tips for new aspiring bloggers.
    Thankyou!

  • Comment Link Cheap colorado rockies Snapback Hats for Sale Monday, 17 October 2022 04:24 posted by Cheap colorado rockies Snapback Hats for Sale

    Do you mind if I quote a couple of your
    articles as long as I provide credit and sources back to your
    blog? My website is in the very same area of interest as yours and my
    visitors would truly benefit from some of the information you provide here.
    Please let me know if this okay with you. Appreciate it!

  • Comment Link Probate lawyer Monday, 17 October 2022 02:04 posted by Probate lawyer

    Cool blog! Is your theme custom made or did you download it from somewhere?
    A theme like yours with a few simple adjustements would really
    make my blog shine. Please let me know where you got your theme.
    With thanks

  • Comment Link slot online Monday, 17 October 2022 01:29 posted by slot online

    Great items from you, man. I've keep in mind your stuff previous to
    and you're simply extremely excellent. I really like what
    you have acquired right here, certainly like what you are saying and the way in which wherein you assert
    it. You are making it entertaining and you continue to
    care for to keep it sensible. I cant wait to read far more from you.
    This is really a great site.

Leave a comment

Make sure you enter all the required information, indicated by an asterisk (*). HTML code is not allowed.