Dr. Richard Allsopp, an assistant professor at the University of Hawaii, focuses on telomeres and aging. He dives into the difference between biological and chronological age, explaining how telomeres function as protective caps on chromosomes. The conversation explores the role of the FOXO3 gene in longevity and the crucial enzyme telomerase in aging. Lifestyle choices impacting telomere length are emphasized, alongside strategies for potentially reversing telomere shortening, making for an insightful discussion on health and aging.
