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The Telomere Effect
Elizabeth Blackburn and Elissa Epel
A Revolutionary Approach to Living Younger, Healthier, Longer
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The Telomere Effect (2017) explains why some people look and feel younger than others. These abstracts walk you through the science of telomeres, which are at the cellular root of the aging process. You’ll learn how it’s possible to do right by your telomeres and live a longer life.
About the author
Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn, PhD, shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2009 with two colleagues after uncovering the molecular nature of telomeres. She is now president of the Salk Institute and a professor emeritus at University of California, San Francisco.
Dr. Elissa Epel, PhD, is a leading health psychologist who studies stress, aging and obesity. She is a professor in the Department of Psychiatry at University of California, San Francisco, and a member of the National Academy of Medicine.
Who might enjoy this content?
- Anyone who wants to look and feel younger as they age.
- Health buffs looking for new tips.
- Couples thinking about having children or those who have just had one.
