Before we dive into the science of telomeres and telomerase, it is important to understand how they fit in human biology. Cells are the basic building block of your body; it has trillions of them. Each cell contains a nucleus, the command centre for the cell.
“Everything that can be invented has been invented.” This now debunked quote is attributed to Charles Duell, the commissioner of the United States Patent and Trademark Office from 1898 to 1901. As much as I love the quote, had it actually been said — over 110
Victoria Station in the heart of London is one of the busiest train stations in the world. Over 70 million passengers pass through the station every year. Every day 2,000 trains go in and out of Victoria. What would happen if 2,000 trains entered tomorrow,
Digestion is all about breaking down the food we eat so its component nutrient parts are absorbed and used by your body. Each part of the process serves a purpose. As food moves through the digestive system, from mouth to stomach to intestinal tracts, each
The circulatory system is your body’s way of getting nutrients, oxygen, and other essential elements to its cells. It is a closed loop system with the heart as its pump and blood vessels as its distribution network. It all starts with the heart. Your heart
