Even though I recently released a blog that looks specifically at prostate cancer and the effect of telomere length on prognosis, I mentioned breast cancer in that blog as another form of hormonally driven cancer that shares many features behaviorally with prostate cancer. The ink on that blog had barely dried when yet another study …
Unhealthy Telomeres greatly increase the Risk of Cancer Read More »
Scientists are by nature skeptics. Usually it takes more than one positive result and one positive study to convince them. There is no set number of studies you need to do to sway scientific opinion and quiet naysayers. More often than not, it depends as much on opinion and bias of the so-called scientific community. …
Yet another study connects human lifespan with telomere length Read More »
We sure do love our pets! For some people a pet is the culmination of everything they seem to want and need in a companion. As a matter of fact some people spend a life time searching for a partner that has the qualities of their pet. With unquestioning love, unflinching loyalty and total obedience …
Planning for Fido’s future- telomere length and doggie longevity Read More »
No, it does not! That is the short answer. The rest of it requires me to get all sciency on you, so read on at your own risk! Recently, I read yet another brilliant rocket scientist, stating that telomerase is turned off in most of our cells to protect us from cancer. The implication is, …
This post is going to be a little more scientific and detailed than I normally send, I hope that is ok, let me know what you think about this style of education and if you like it I’ll do more. When we see people who are exceptionally fit or in incredibly good health in their …