How Pollution Damages Our DNA

Kids and adolescents exposed to high levels of motor vehicle-related pollution experience a specific type of damage to their DNA called telomere shortening, which is typically associated with aging.

Air Pollution Tied to DNA Damage ScienceDaily—Kids and adolescents exposed to high levels of motor vehicle-related pollution experience a specific type of damage to their DNA called telomere shortening, which is typically associated with aging. Read More →

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