“To our knowledge, this study is the first that focused on the analysis of rTL [relative telomere length] in a variety of human tissues.”
Here is an article linking shorter telomeres in the hippocampal region with Alzheimer’s.
This week, some crazy kids got a Publishers’ Clearing House-sized reality check after attempting a “liberal” flag ban; it came in the form of a veto, a media storm, and a deafening silence of support.
If you are interested in understanding what does cause cancer, watch the first 15 minutes of this PODCAST 12: “Telomerase Doesn’t Cause Cancer”. I believe that telomerase is a retained feature of stemness and that cancer arises usually in stem cells, not telomerase-inactive differentiated cells.
I had an typical call from a patient today that went something like this:
J.A. – “I”ve reviewed all the experts from Dr. Dave, Mike Fossel, and Aubrey DeGrey and it seems you have the clearest, simplest theory. So why don’t people believe it?”
Me- “Well most people don’t trust their ability to assess these things so they go with authorities, like Oprah and Dr. Oz”
It may come as little surprise but maternal smoking is associated with shorter newborn telomeres.
