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TWEET IT - http://clicktotweet.com/JVi57 Why do we age, from a biological perspective? Written and created by Mitchell Moffit (twitter @mitchellmoffit) and Gregory Brown (twitter @whalewatchmeplz). TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/AsapSCIENCE FACEBOOK: ... -
Telomeres are an essential part of human cells that affect how our cells age. Telomeres are the caps at the end of each strand of DNA that protect our chromosomes, like the plastic tips at the end of shoelaces. Without the coating, shoelaces become fra... -
Replication of a telomere and it's associated proteins. -
Watch how stress effects our genes! The genetic structures called telomeres protect the ends of our chromosomes from fraying. As we age, our telomeres shorten. Stress by way of stress hormones accelerate the shortening of telomeres. A telomere is a reg... -
http://www.thenewhealthconversation.tv Dr. Bill Andrews - Scientist is in our studio with Peter Greenlaw - Author, Public Speaker and Coach Steve Toth Host, Moderator having a dialogue about Why Telomeres are the Cellular Fountain of Youth? Telomeres a... -
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What are telomeres and how do they influence aging? HSPH scientist William Mair explains the latest research in this clip from Living Longer and Healthier Lives: The Science Behind Healthy Aging, presented by The Forum at Harvard School of Public Healt... -
As normal cells divide, the ends of their chromosomes (telomeres) progressively shorten until eventually the cells reach senescence or undergo apoptosis. Cancers, which disproportionally kill more individuals in the 65 years or above age group, often o... -
Can cells just divide and divide forever? Not if telomeres can help it! Find out more in this video. Head on over to khanacademy.org or the khanacademymedicine YouTube channel to see some really informative videos!