Personality traits like cynical hostility and pessimism may damage your telomeres, but there’s one personality trait that appears to be good for them: conscientiousness. Conscientious people are organized, persistent, and task oriented; they work hard toward long-term goals—and their telomeres tend to be longer.
Elizabeth Blackburn, Ph.D.

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Elizabeth Blackburn, Ph.D.
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Elizabeth Blackburn, Ph.D.

Professor, Biochemistry and Biophysics