Telomere length in early childhood and its association with attention: a study in 4-6 year old children

• Main Authors: Hanne Croons (Author), Dries S. Martens (Author), Charlotte Vanderstukken (Author), Hanne Sleurs (Author), Leen Rasking (Author), Martien Peusens (Author), Eleni Renaers (Author), Michelle Plusquin (Author), Tim S. Nawrot (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Telomere length (TL), a marker of cellular aging, has been studied in adults with regard to its connection to cognitive function. However, little is known about the association between TL and cognitive development in children. This study investigated the interplay between TL and cognitive functionin...