Experiments that Hint of Longer Lives
Offered By: TED-Ed via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore groundbreaking research on aging and longevity in this 16-minute TED-Ed talk by biochemist Cynthia Kenyon. Discover how a simple genetic mutation can double the lifespan of C. elegans worms and learn about the potential implications for extending human youth. Delve into topics such as nature's varying lifespans, the role of hormone receptors in aging, and the possibility of developing drugs to delay the aging process. Gain insights into age-related diseases and the fascinating world of worm biology as Kenyon shares her revolutionary findings that could reshape our understanding of human longevity.
Syllabus
Introduction
Natures different lifespans
Aging in black
Hormone receptor
Speed up aging
The hormone receptor
Will they live longer
Agerelated diseases
Worms
Drugs to delay aging
Taught by
TED-Ed
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