伊麗莎白布萊克班恩: 永生不老的細胞科學

永生不老的細胞科學

是什麼讓我們的身體老化、皮膚長出皺紋、頭髮轉成白色、免疫系統變弱？生物學家伊麗莎白布萊克班恩對於這個問題所做的研究，與同儕共同贏得了諾貝爾獎。該研究發現了酶，這種酶會補充染色體末端的套子（端粒），這個套子會在細胞分裂時磨損。了解更多布萊克班恩的開創性研究，以及我們如何更能掌控老化。

Aging is driven by the gradual shortening of telomeres, the protective caps on our chromosomes, which can be influenced by stress, attitude, and social connection. Research on mothers caring for chronically ill children revealed that chronic stress can visibly shorten telomeres, leading to earlier disease and aging. However, studies show that practices like meditation and resilience can help preserve these vital DNA ends. Our choices and environments can shape how our bodies age from the inside out.