The science of cells that never get old | Elizabeth Blackburn

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  • What makes our bodies age ... our skin wrinkle, our hair turn white, our immune systems weaken? Biologist Elizabeth Blackburn shares a Nobel Prize for her work finding out the answer, with the discovery of telomerase: an enzyme that replenishes the caps at the end of chromosomes, which break down when cells divide. Learn more about Blackburn's groundbreaking research -- including how we might have more control over aging than we think.
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  • @salvadorhirth1641
    @salvadorhirth1641 5 ปีที่แล้ว +332

    After watching this informative video, couples can now include a new argument to stop discussions:
    " _enough! you are shrinking my telomeres! "

  • @nerdygirljen
    @nerdygirljen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    Her book - The Telomere Effect - genuinely changed my life & how I live it - I would highly highly recommend giving it a read.

    • @amanpreetkaur5020
      @amanpreetkaur5020 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Hey! Thank you...... I just downloaded this book after reading your comment...... So excited to read...... 😊😇☺

    • @aaliya9652
      @aaliya9652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is it a short or a long one ?

    • @amanpreetkaur5020
      @amanpreetkaur5020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@aaliya9652 just 354 pages

    • @DrSRanjanMBBSAcupuncturist
      @DrSRanjanMBBSAcupuncturist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I am Reading and, Loving it. #DeanOrnish also recommend similar LSMs.

    • @usmanasghar1127
      @usmanasghar1127 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any one can provide pdf link

  • @moladiver6817
    @moladiver6817 6 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    About 22 years ago I wrote a paper in school about telomeres. I still remember how they caught my attention back then. It's just incredible to see how people such as yourself decide to devote their lives to this topic. Respectfully, you seem to be a very joyful and positive person by nature so I hope that means your telomeres still allow you to conduct many more years of research. Thank you very much Elizabeth for this incredibly informative and inspiring talk!

    • @jw1312bs
      @jw1312bs 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      hey! i was curious if you still have that paper and if it would be a problem to send it to me? I'm doing a school project and need all the materials and research i can get. Thank you regardless :)

    • @happytrails5342
      @happytrails5342 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@jw1312bsgo to Google scholar, and other actually published sites. Not TH-cam

  • @RoseCandelaGold
    @RoseCandelaGold ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Im in tears for me and my kid. We both have gone through continuous battles and stressfull challenges in life since last 2 decades. I pray god for recovery.
    The most intense and valuable lecture on TeD. i have heard..

  • @AdamHMortimer
    @AdamHMortimer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +279

    I’m glad we are back to the classic Ted talks. I find it fascinating that science continually seems to confirm that stress is a leading cause of disease and the power of meditation Is reaffirmed again and again as a powerful tool against stress. I had a doctor that read thousands of scientific journals and he told me that stress is the root of many diseases. She did a great job. She is brilliant. I am so grateful to the amazing women and men of the science community that are working so hard to improve the leangth and quality of human life.

    • @korpen3770
      @korpen3770 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's good but it's not a cure for aging.

    • @clmonline
      @clmonline 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ssundee

    • @elaypuej
      @elaypuej 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@korpen3770 So far...

    • @z.deutch1334
      @z.deutch1334 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women world wide in developing countries, dare I say stress is probably a major driving factor, more so than cholesterol, blood pressure, or waist circumference.

    • @funanyaokeke9023
      @funanyaokeke9023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Also sugar and dietary Advanced Glycation End products (AGE), being overweight, not exercising enough and not sleeping good enough is what age's you rapidly and makes you prone to developing chronic disease.

  • @SMHartNPC
    @SMHartNPC ปีที่แล้ว +4

    every single one of my patients over the age of 90 have had noticeably positive attitudes despite various hardships. They are such a joy. I can only assume they have beautiful telomeres :-)

  • @mlhamiltonanderson5940
    @mlhamiltonanderson5940 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The number one cause of dis-ease is chronic, untreated (often unacknowledged) stress. It concerns me that so few doctors address this.

  • @inhobiswinecellar9571
    @inhobiswinecellar9571 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    the speaker spoke in such an honest and authentic manner worth appreciating. love her for this and her research! will definitely go meditate now

  • @carrieoff
    @carrieoff 6 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I'm forty five and studying gcse biology. The more I learn the more incredible our world becomes. The more I learn the more I can understand what people like Elizabeth are devoting their lives to understanding. Thanks Ted Talks.

  • @MichaelSHartman
    @MichaelSHartman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    While I have followed her work for some years, this is the first time I have seen her speak. She is such a charming person. Thank you.

  • @lighthealerastrid1465
    @lighthealerastrid1465 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Elizabeth Blackburn. What a credit to scientific research she is. Also fascinating to listen to. I have been working on my telomeres for over ten years now and will be 70 in two years. I feel like someone in her 40s. Thank you again, EB. You are such an inspiration.

  • @cem991
    @cem991 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The way she describes and talks about this topic just grabs your attention and makes you think of more questions, I love it

  • @KrittinKalra
    @KrittinKalra 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    The message is loud and clear - the body follows the mind. We have known this for a long time now and the brilliant research Elizabeth and scientists like her are doing reaffirm of how important our mental state is. In today's world, we give little importance to mental health. Look at our education systems for example; how much education were we given on how to handle our emotions and stressful situations. And as Elizabeth pointed out, the effects in the length of telomere are even visible in children, so that means we have to have some sort of curriculum wherein children are taught on how to get hold of their emotions. Mental health is something that can be taught. I hope we make progress in this direction.

    • @happytrails5342
      @happytrails5342 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No we have not. Just assuming it has, this proves it, their is a profound difference, absolutely brilliant research indeed

  • @Zyilus
    @Zyilus 6 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    A wonderful science talk that engages from start to end with an incredible message!

  • @ericadenison1019
    @ericadenison1019 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    An absolutely lovely, wonderful, compassionate, intelligent woman!

  • @dlp3350
    @dlp3350 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Dr. Blackburn first came to my attention in a documentary titled Stress: Portrait of a Killer, which mainly focused on Robert Sapolsky's work, but included a segment on Dr. Blackburn and exactly the study with Eliza Eppel that she mentions here. For those interested in finding the full effects of stress on our lives and health, I heartily (no pun intended) recommend that video as well.

  • @antitodu1188
    @antitodu1188 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Not only a sweet and funny woman, but super smart, curious and wise! I'd love to sit and hear all she has to say about the wonderful biology

  • @Bmxae
    @Bmxae 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    One of the most engaging TED talks I've heard

  • @sest025
    @sest025 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Chemical, physical and emotional stress. All effect gene expression. Take for example nutrients. We know that new cells require essential nutrients, building blocks. Amino acids, EFA's, minerals. If we don't get these we produce defective cells. Eliminate chemical, physical and emotional stressers. Eat a good healthy diet, get exercise, look after the mind and always continue learning.
    Great talk.

  • @BirgitFischerMusic
    @BirgitFischerMusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Now with the Nobel prize proven: From the mind, the attitude towards distressing situations into the cells ... wow what an amazing scientist lady gives us her insights on how to enhance our youth "inside". Thank you, great share!

  • @jamboreejoseph766
    @jamboreejoseph766 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Go read Blackburn’s book, “The Telomere Effect!” Great read! 👌🏻

  • @googleaccount6328
    @googleaccount6328 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a remarkable woman. The good heart and bright shes been blessed with is a gift to the world.

  • @lajwantishahani1225
    @lajwantishahani1225 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Amazing how science finds evidence from things and places we would never consider. Excellent talk :)

  • @yusefendure
    @yusefendure 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had heard some of this info before, but how she put it all together brought home another profound example of how we humans are all connected. All life is connected. Blown away. Thanks for sharing this video.

  • @codytaylor2105
    @codytaylor2105 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have had profound long term stress. Taken care of a mother for several years as she had dementia, then had a severely disabled son! On top of that, rather than support and kindness, I received rudeness and shunning and judgement. I have been aging rapidly for several years. So, I really appreciate your research.

    • @brooklyn8005
      @brooklyn8005 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are support groups. Check state and national foundations, i.e. son's specific disability for caregivers. I wish you inner peace and continued strength.

    • @alexc8512
      @alexc8512 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Know that you are doing something noble and these two people love and care for you more than anyone else. Take the advice of Elizabeth. See it as a challenge that you know you are capable of handling. My mom was a care taker like you, probably had more stress than was needed but she was loved beyond anyone else.

  • @NatalieGilVEVO
    @NatalieGilVEVO 6 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    What a great talk, I find it wonderful how people arent actually wasting their time, at least not all of us.

    • @rulebraker2
      @rulebraker2 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is that negativity Mam?

    • @sarael1813
      @sarael1813 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah i felt stupid

  • @jyliu
    @jyliu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just love this talk, the speaker, the curiosity! Thank you very much!

  • @kai9720
    @kai9720 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the best talk I‘ve ever watched. Wow

  • @chrishart3660
    @chrishart3660 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I still remember going to a lecture in the 9th grade about 25years ago at Purdue University where a good portion of the lecture was about telomeres, aging & cancer. Super interesting then, still interesting now.

    • @SuperOmedi
      @SuperOmedi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hearing about for the first time now 2020

  • @sidratulmuntaha5313
    @sidratulmuntaha5313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I really am speechless. First of all, thanks to this wonderful scientist and her team for discovering such an important thing. ❤️
    And again, I loved how she discovered the effects of stress on a person's telomeres by surveying the caregiving mothers, proving how stressed they actually are and how much care these women need for themselves. Respect !❤️

  • @divyadasagrandhi4619
    @divyadasagrandhi4619 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing talk. Thank you for revealing fascinating facts.

  • @manitaguragain
    @manitaguragain 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Incredible talk and powerful message !

  • @touch88ty
    @touch88ty 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    uplifting and informative and blessing for the few with open hearts and willing minds

  • @steviestevereno
    @steviestevereno ปีที่แล้ว

    This was one of the most intriguing presentations I have ever seen…. Bravo Ms. Elizabeth Blackburn!

  • @reemkhatib3754
    @reemkhatib3754 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That was the most beautiful ted talk I've ever watched and i watched a lot

  • @carlosantuckwell
    @carlosantuckwell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dear Elizabeth, thank YOU.

  • @Ch17638
    @Ch17638 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Fascinating field of study. I like TED talks focused on science and research.

  • @prakharawasthi7062
    @prakharawasthi7062 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    This is one of the best Ted talk I have ever seen. Wonderful

  • @abdallahmahmoud8642
    @abdallahmahmoud8642 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the best talks ever

  • @faiza7533
    @faiza7533 6 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    This was an extremely interesting talk.

    • @truud2
      @truud2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      very!!!

  • @englishinenglish3473
    @englishinenglish3473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is gold, thank you professor, you change lives and make the better :)

  • @ferkinskin
    @ferkinskin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wonderful and fascinating talk from a lovely lady! Excellent!

  • @mrklaus6232
    @mrklaus6232 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't believe how much her talk was interesting... I'm still amazed
    I want to learn more, I can't get enought!

  • @elizabethh8861
    @elizabethh8861 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Truly fascinating!

  • @LaLa-qc4sf
    @LaLa-qc4sf 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is so cool. She makes it seem so simple!

  • @allenculbertson8170
    @allenculbertson8170 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for educating me on a very important subject. God bless you

  • @uxballoon
    @uxballoon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This lecture is so timely, social responsibility to yourself and others

  • @HurreJunior
    @HurreJunior 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks toTed Talks and to this great Scientist.

  • @AxelSituation
    @AxelSituation 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am sooo not surprised. In my own life, my abuser lived til a ripe old age. Yet almost all of his victims strangely died rather young. I always felt that that was vastly cruel and unfair. Now I know why. Wow, thank you Dr Elizabeth Banks.

  • @oliviamwu
    @oliviamwu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this talk so much!

  • @rkwishes
    @rkwishes 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Couple of days ago my daughter mentioned about Elizabeth Blackburn school and yesterday while I was reading ‘The Future of Humanity’ I came across her name and work. Curious I search her as I like to reshare about her with my kid and I am here. Wonderful Human and Scientist.

  • @PC-pe3tg
    @PC-pe3tg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant.. she is so good.

  • @frankiewally1891
    @frankiewally1891 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great talk,thanks for posting

  • @HiAdrian
    @HiAdrian 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What an engaging talk! I can understand why one would obsess over this topic, given the potential.

  • @anandramanathan9416
    @anandramanathan9416 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you very much. Excellent speech. Great learning. Thanks to TEDx for organising

  • @AoHeart97
    @AoHeart97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's a great and inspiring talk! Thank you! ♥

  • @ganeshmourthy2000
    @ganeshmourthy2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    impressive research . Thank you

  • @christianeo.7256
    @christianeo.7256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful! Thank you!

  • @MeinDeinSeinCraft
    @MeinDeinSeinCraft 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    that was incredibly good! ty for the video :)

  • @mauliksadhu8963
    @mauliksadhu8963 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really informative and an interesting talk.
    Tq so much for your efforts and love from India 😇

  • @jeatificar
    @jeatificar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If there ever was a video for a nerdgasm... I'm literally so happy watching this. I love science :)

  • @sumanshisingh3127
    @sumanshisingh3127 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    New aim of life - To protect others’ and my telomeres! Loved this TED talk.

  • @suharsh96
    @suharsh96 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an amazing talk

  • @TheNicoliyah
    @TheNicoliyah 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a fascinating lecture! 😁👏🏾

  • @Studiolussoalberta
    @Studiolussoalberta 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your great information.

  • @juliannak4435
    @juliannak4435 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this is amazing

  • @NONDUALITYtheopenway
    @NONDUALITYtheopenway 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Funny... I was at a sort of small house party and nondual reading in San Francisco... and I was not sure how I got on the topic.. but I had a conversation with a woman about genes and telemeres etc... I was sharing about what I had learned and thought I was enlightening her to it... when she said, by the way... I wrote a book on it... well... this is her! haha And she won a nobel prize for her discovery of telemeres. Who knew? 🙂 And here she is...I coincidently just now came across this

  • @isaactfa
    @isaactfa 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This lady is awesome.

  • @juliagabrielleguidance
    @juliagabrielleguidance 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So wonderful !

  • @asemic
    @asemic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great work! respect!

  • @user-yt4og2cw8i
    @user-yt4og2cw8i 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I got interested in it because I learned it in life science class at school. Human aging progresses as parts of telomeres shorten, and if we add telomerase, which prevents it, we think we can live for a long time like whale sharks, which are known to live long. However, in order to do so, we need to prevent the increase in cancer incidence, which is a disadvantage of telomerase, and we hope to find out how much telomerase is appropriate for our body to increase cancer incidence and to get the health and youth everyone wants.

    • @mnrvaprjct
      @mnrvaprjct 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fascinating

  • @umakanni
    @umakanni 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent explanation , being as a researcher i got more information about telomeres, Thanks a lot Madam

  • @mauliksadhu8963
    @mauliksadhu8963 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Incredible talk 😃.

  • @randomcommenter935
    @randomcommenter935 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent presentation.
    Thank you for sharing this very important information.
    I'm on the older side of life, but I will use this information to add another decade or two to my life so I can help boost God's Kingdom and add to the number of souls reaching out to God here on earth.
    God bless you, Elizabeth and Carol.
    I'll be in contemplation regarding your questions at the end.

  • @_ADHK293A_
    @_ADHK293A_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Probably the best thing I have ever seen.

  • @fellowzify
    @fellowzify 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great talk!

  • @saraabellgayfield59
    @saraabellgayfield59 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I learned about Elizabeth Blackburn a few years back, I'll never forget her-she is an inspiration!

  • @FreeFall73
    @FreeFall73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just Amazing!

  • @gemablg
    @gemablg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a truly bright beautiful person!

  • @mvinayagar
    @mvinayagar 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You..

  • @editsthatyoulike9527
    @editsthatyoulike9527 ปีที่แล้ว

    so being happy and making others happy, feeling safe, positive attitude, taking things as a challenge and not a threat...all these things will collectively enhance your life span.

  • @smitsc8395
    @smitsc8395 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankyou

  • @003snehal
    @003snehal 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mind blowing

  • @ciw97
    @ciw97 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting talk

  • @allenculbertson8170
    @allenculbertson8170 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless U and thank U

  • @MrTommy4000
    @MrTommy4000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    to paraphrase... don't worry, be happy

    • @maddiepatrick7630
      @maddiepatrick7630 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      but if you paraphrase, you wouldn't know why you shouldn't worry. its the telomeres.

  • @josht9518
    @josht9518 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This woman is that absolute genius teacher you had in hs or college that always made jokes that weren't funny but she chuckled anyway like she didn't practice it in the mirror a half dozen times that morning.
    I hurt myself with this comment :(

  • @Butsugen8
    @Butsugen8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fascinating

  • @riccardocamiletti2081
    @riccardocamiletti2081 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Lady of Science 😍

  • @nancerella2000
    @nancerella2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was excellent.

  • @maryrosetrajada13
    @maryrosetrajada13 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant💕

  • @Rexitubee
    @Rexitubee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank U Ma'am :-)

  • @winstonsmith7686
    @winstonsmith7686 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You were very fortunate.

  • @dylanlundsten9696
    @dylanlundsten9696 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I wonder what effect the use of marijuana and other substances over time has on telomerase

    • @kitlee7372
      @kitlee7372 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Amir Arsalon Joneidi how is that

    • @milkoansah-johnson8768
      @milkoansah-johnson8768 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kitlee7372 Basic neurology teaches that brain cells carry signals. If narcortic are present, signal is not strong. Similar cells exist in the heart to regulate heat beat. As narcotics interfer with those signals, heart function reduces. As you use a muscle less often, it will atrophy.

    • @user-jb1hi2rv9e
      @user-jb1hi2rv9e 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      High telomere

  • @taral1850
    @taral1850 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this!

  • @user-ir1pt2sm9n
    @user-ir1pt2sm9n 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    작은 힌트도 놓치지 않는 태도가 결국 대단한 발견을 찾아내게 되었네요. 정말 존경합니다.

  • @user-tg9yu5ul3i
    @user-tg9yu5ul3i 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wow exciting!!

  • @davidhoar75
    @davidhoar75 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love this lady! She has a silly vibe to her despite being so knowledgeable and intelligent.
    Amazing point being made as well, I don't want to undermine what she's talking about, it's the correlation between your own thoughts and your body.

    • @prakharawasthi7062
      @prakharawasthi7062 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That is not silly vibes. This is the expression of passion when you have for something. I really want those "silly vibes".

    • @kingwillie206
      @kingwillie206 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She probably would have been an excellent teacher had she chosen that as a career.

  • @LM-nz3fj
    @LM-nz3fj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic!

  • @musas1957
    @musas1957 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I wonder if Dr. Blackburn did a study on which diet is best to improve Telomeres.?