| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6312651 | Environment International | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Pollution exposure is associated with longer telomeres in children and genetic ancestry is an important determinant of telomere length. Further studies should investigate both short and long-term associations between pollutant exposure and telomeres in childhood and assess underlying mechanisms.
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Authors
Robert T. Walton, Ian S. Mudway, Isobel Dundas, Nadine Marlin, Lee C. Koh, Layla Aitlhadj, Tom Vulliamy, Jeenath B. Jamaludin, Helen E. Wood, Ben M. Barratt, Sean Beevers, David Dajnak, Aziz Sheikh, Frank J. Kelly, Chris J. Griffiths, Jonathan Grigg,