Immune cells end in protective caps, called telomeres, that are shorter in persons suffering chronic stress. Shortened telomeres are a sign of premature aging. A new UCLA study suggests that the stress hormone cortisol is the culprit behind telomeres' early aging and offers a potential drug target for protecting the immune system against the wear and tear of long-term stress.
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