Lengthen Telomeres Archives

Anti-Aging Science
Does our telomere length play a role in our health? (a look back)

By Brady Hartman on January 26, 2018

Summary: A review of the top articles and an executive summary of telomerase and telomere length. Telomere length dynamics play roles in the chronic diseases of aging, and setting a limit on human lifespan say the authors of a new study. Moreover, because telomeres play a role in cancer, lifespan extension scientists are wary of tinkering with telomere length to reverse aging. [This… Continue reading "Does our telomere length play a role in our health? (a look back)"
Anti-Aging Science
Top Journal Reveals Keys to Telomere Length and Human Disease (Part 3 of 3)

By Brady Hartman on January 24, 2018

Summary: This is part 3 of an extensive new study on the recent discoveries of the role of telomere length in human diseases and aging. Part 1 on the reliability of telomere length is here. Part 2 on the role of telomere length in cancer is here. [This article first appeared on the website LongevityFacts.com. Author: Brady Hartman. ] In a comprehensive study published… Continue reading "Top Journal Reveals Keys to Telomere Length and Human Disease (Part 3 of 3)"
Anti-Aging Science
Secrets of these 200-year-old whales who avoid cancer

By Brady Hartman on January 24, 2018

Summary: Why the bowhead whale lives 200 years and rarely gets cancer. This article is part 2 of a 3-part series, covering the role of telomere length in cancer and part of a new extensive study. Part 1 on the accuracy of telomere length is here, Part 3 on the role of telomere length in chronic diseases is here. [This… Continue reading "Secrets of these 200-year-old whales who avoid cancer"
Anti-Aging Science
Scientists Reveal Keys to Our Telomere Length (part 1 of 3)

By Brady Hartman on January 24, 2018

Summary: An extensive new study on the role of telomere length in the chronic diseases of aging reports on the use telomere length as biomarkers of aging, in maximum human lifespan, and the wrenching choice between cancer and degenerative diseases such as respiratory diseases and dementia. This is part 1 of a three-part series. Part 2 on telomere length and cancer… Continue reading "Scientists Reveal Keys to Our Telomere Length (part 1 of 3)"
Anti-Aging Science, Lifespan-Extending Treatments
Can We Rejuvenate Our Bodies Using Telomerase to Lengthen Telomeres?

By Brady Hartman on October 13, 2017

Summary: Telomerase replenishes telomeres, extending the lifespan of our cells. While much work remains to be done, researchers are hopeful that telomerase enhancing therapy will rejuvenate our organs and extend our lives. This article first appeared on LongevityFacts.com, follow us on Google+ | Facebook | Reddit. Author: Brady Hartman. The enzyme telomerase replenishes telomeres, providing cells with an extended lifespan. Geroscientists hope that adding extra telomerase will protect the length of… Continue reading "Can We Rejuvenate Our Bodies Using Telomerase to Lengthen Telomeres?"
Lifespan-Extending Treatments
New RNA Telomere Therapy Reverses Aging

By Brady Hartman on August 22, 2017

Summary: Doctors lengthen telomeres with RNA therapy to reverse aging in human cells, according to a new research report. Telomere attrition is one of the nine hallmarks of aging. [Author: Brady Hartman] This article first appeared on LongevityFacts.] Dr. John Cooke is department chair of cardiovascular sciences at Houston Methodist Research Institute and is the lead author of a recent paper published in… Continue reading "New RNA Telomere Therapy Reverses Aging"

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Does our telomere length play a role in our health? (a look back)

Top Journal Reveals Keys to Telomere Length and Human Disease (Part 3 of 3)

Secrets of these 200-year-old whales who avoid cancer

Scientists Reveal Keys to Our Telomere Length (part 1 of 3)

Can We Rejuvenate Our Bodies Using Telomerase to Lengthen Telomeres?

New RNA Telomere Therapy Reverses Aging