Elizabeth Blackburn

Elizabeth Blackburn, Ph.D., a pioneering researcher in telomere biology and winner of the Nobel Prize, explores the intriguing link between telomeres and human aging. She reveals how telomere regulation varies significantly between insulin-sensitive and insulin-resistant individuals. Blackburn discusses the impact of stress and glucose on telomere health and presents fascinating findings from studies on hibernating lemurs, showcasing their stable telomere conditions during dormancy. Her insights suggest that telomere maintenance may be crucial for detecting early metabolic dysfunction.