Lokahi Guru

"The Telomere Effect" – a new book by Blackburn and Epel

I am happy to announce there is a new book on telomeres and health called “The Telomere Effect” and it was written by 2009 Nobel Prize Winner, Elizabeth Blackburn and Dr. Elisa Epel, a prominent researcher in the area of psychology and telomeres. At the time we were pitching my telomere book, the authors were …

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Bill Andrews on Henrietta Lacks’ cells and Mice aging

In the second of three interviews with Bill Andrews at the 2016 AMMG, we discuss the Henrietta Lacks (or HeLa) cervical cancer cells commonly used in cell research. Dr. Andrews also discusses why telomere erosion is less a factor in mice aging. For more information on mice and their telomeres, watch this video interview I …

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Bill Andrews explains why telomerase doesn’t cause cancer

At the 2016 Age Medicine Management Group conference, I sat down with noted telomere scientist, Dr. Bill Andrews, the CEO of Sierra Sciences. He explains how the misconception of telomerase causing cancer got started and why it actually is the opposite. It is always eye-opening to spend some time with Bill, who has the kind …

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Sports reporter and mensch, Craig Sager – and bone marrow transplants

  I urge anyone who has felt challenged by the emotional dissonance in the world to spend a few minutes time with the story of the passing of Craig Sager, veteran sports journalist. He was roundly respected and loved in a world of massive egos and short attention spans. Although his attire was flashy, his …

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Who will mate with humans after AIs become the better choice?

Today’s blog is a fusion of tech, spirituality, and myth. In the last 24 hours, I have been exposed to some remarkable people. It is a blog about Artificial Intelligence, yoga, and The Wizard of Oz. Yesterday, I left the Anti-Aging conference early to fly back an attend RAAD Fest founder, David Kekitch’s, annual holiday …

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