What are stem cells, really?
I explain what a stem cell is, why they are so important, and how killing my own may have resulted in a permanent change to my fat cells.
I explain what a stem cell is, why they are so important, and how killing my own may have resulted in a permanent change to my fat cells.
study of Ashkenazi Jews living more than 100 years found one thing for certain.
Higher telomerase activity was strongly correlated with making it to 100 years.
I believe the Nobel Prize committee is really recognizing the sentiment that I ended the book with:
“I believe that when we can understand the behavior of cells more like the behavior of social insects, then we will be even closer to wisdom.”
TERRA, a non-coding RNA molecule that associates with telomeres like the hair on corn (sort of), may be what attracts the telomerase to damaged ends, like colors of flowers attract bees.
To understand my theory of how fibromyalgia may be related and to hear about cases of anecdotal improvement after taking a telomerase activator, check out this video I did on the subject:
Prophylactic surgery is like removing functional tires because they might wear out someday. Not very smart unless you own a tire factory and aren’t attached to the original tires.