Delving into the mysteries of aging, this chapter explores the fascinating story of Jean Calmont, who lived to be 122 years old, and discusses the role of telomeres in the aging process.
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How long can we live? How much of aging is genetics vs. environment? How old are your cells? What can we learn from the world’s oldest people? World-renowned aging expert and biogerontologist Dr. Caleb "Tuck" Finch takes a quick break from his prolific research at USC to answer Alie's sometimes basic questions about everything from molecules to Blue Zones.