This is the month I treasure the most out of all the others in the year! The colors – bright reds, oranges, browns, deep greens. The glow of my favorite decorations that being primarily pumpkins. Along with the others that symbolize Halloween. We go to a farm further north from where we live to pick […]
A study by Farzaneh-Far et al indicates that a diet containing antioxidant omega-3 fatty acids is associated with reduced rate of telomere shortening, whereas a lack of these antioxidants correlates with increased rate of telomere attrition in study participants. The authors followed omega-3 fatty acid levels in blood and telomeres length in these individuals over […]
We all age at different rates. Telomeres may be an indication as to why this fact might be true. Elizabeth Blackburn, PhD., has done outstanding research in the area of telomeres. She and her UCSF colleagues are exploring a feature within cells that is a strong indicator as to why changes occur in telomeres . […]
