Predicting cancer based on average telomere length is problematic
When we discuss the risk of telomere length to cancer risk, there are many studies but the conclusions we reach are limited by our simplistic assumptions.
Ed Park, MD
05/12/2017
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Is CMV a prime mover in human aging?
In this interview with Dr. Joe Rafaelle, he explains the critical role of CMV in the aging of the immune system. As you immune system ages, it depletes your stem cell reserve
Ed Park, MD
03/17/2017
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I don’t care about your theory of aging
When it comes to theories of aging, we are particularly vulnerable to the silliness of extant paradigms
Ed Park, MD
03/05/2017
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Telomere research comes in three flavors
What we need is to imagine different types of questions that incorporate more meaningful queries; garbage in, garbage out, in other words. Time to ask better questions!
Ed Park, MD
02/03/2017
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Childhood trauma shortens telomeres
In a recent study of 4,598 retired people, an association was found between childhood trauma and shorter telomeres.
Ed Park, MD
10/07/2016
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