Why unusually long telomeres could raise lymphoma risk and reshape cancer monitoring

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Telomere Clinic at Johns Hopkins have identified a genetic syndrome in which unusually long telomeres—the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes—allow immune cells to remain biologically “younger” for longer than normal, predisposing affected individuals to lymphoma and other cancers.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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