Michael Fossel
American physician and author
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Michael B. Fossel is an American physician and author known for his research on telomerase and its potential role in reversing the aging process. He has written several books and numerous articles on the subject, advocating for the use of telomerase therapy to treat age-related diseases.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Michael Fossel was born in the United States. He pursued his undergraduate studies at Swarthmore College and later earned his M.D. from the Stanford University School of Medicine. He also holds a Ph.D. in neurobiology from the same institution.
Career[edit | edit source]
Fossel began his career as a clinical professor of medicine at Michigan State University. He has been actively involved in gerontology and has served as the executive director of the American Aging Association. His work primarily focuses on the role of telomeres and telomerase in the aging process.
Research and Contributions[edit | edit source]
Fossel is best known for his pioneering research on telomerase and its implications for aging and age-related diseases. He has proposed that activating telomerase in human cells could potentially reverse the aging process and treat diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis.
Books[edit | edit source]
Michael Fossel has authored several influential books on aging and telomerase, including:
- Reversing Human Aging (1996)
- Cells, Aging, and Human Disease (2004)
- The Telomerase Revolution (2015)
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Details about Fossel's personal life, including his family and hobbies, are not widely publicized.
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