Telomere shortening is associated with depression and cognitive impairment in adults

Published Date: 02 Mar 2023

A new research paper titled "The Relationship Between Telomere Shortening in Older Adults and Early Depressive Symptoms and Cognitive Impairment" has been published in Aging.

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