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- Addiction and Innovative Methodology (AIM) Lab
- Alcohol Habits in Daily Life Lab
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- Behavioral Neuroendocrinology Lab
- Behavioral Neurogenetics Lab
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Biobehavioral Health Studies Lab
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Bio-Qualitative Research Lab (BioQUAL)
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- Decision Neuroscience
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Epidemiology and Genetics across Populations & Societies Lab
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Family and Child Health Project
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- Molecular Genetics Lab
- Neurobiological Investigation of Learning and Addiction
- Prevention Research to Optimize (PRO) Health Lab
- Rural Health Disparities Lab
- Shalev Lab (Stress and Aging)
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Sleep, Health & Society Collaboratory
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- Smoking and Health Behavior Lab
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Stress and Immunity Lab
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Stress and Nutrition Research Program
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- Stress, Health, and Daily Experiences (SHADE) Lab
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Water, Health, & Nutrition Lab
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Telomere knowledge
Telomeres are repetitive stretches of DNA and proteins found at the ends of all chromosomes, from worms to humans, whose main function is to protect a cell’s nuclear material from damage. Telomeres shorten as the cell continues to replicate until telomeres reach a critical length and the cell become “senescent” and not able to divide any longer; the cellular equivalent of aging. Hence, telomere shortening may be a biomarker for biological aging. Past research suggests that stress shortens telomeres faster, with long-lasting consequences for health. Multiple studies have documented the effects of stress, in particular associations with adverse life experiences in early life to chronic forms of stress on health problems in later life. These health problems range from weight gain to an increased risk of heart disease, cancer and premature mortality. The Biomarker Core Lab now offers a versatile and reliable way to measure telomere length. Please complete the roster form if ready to proceed with the telomere length analysis.
Biomarker Core Lab
Penn State University
146 Health & Human Development Building
University Park, PA 16802
bcl@psu.edu | 814-865-5559
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.