immune system

Colds and Chromosomes – how telomere length affects cold symptoms

Have you ever heard someone tell you, “I am sick all winter”, or “I am always sick”? Barring allergies, this could actually be a symptom of short telomeres and a weak immune system.  Can one exist without the other? Well, the immune system is a complex interaction between all kinds of cells that “present” pathogens …

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The monster is not born immortal: When telomerase drives cancer

A recent German study has found an association between familial and non familial malignant melanoma and the telomerase gene.  I think we should talk about this because it shows where the seemingly unending association with telomerase and cancer came/comes from. First concept: Cancer cells are not normal. They are the result not only of loss …

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Measuring Telomere Length – The Long and Short of It – Featuring “The truths, lies and drama in the slam dunk world of Your Longevity Markers!”

Warning: this blog is long, somewhat complicated, very controversial, likely to make me enemies, likely to be 100% true and an honest reflection of my personal experience and likely to alienate anyone with a different agenda!  So be it.  Try to focus long enough to read it all, because it will do your telomeres a …

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