This course explores the research on longevity and aging, aiming to help learners understand how to live long, productive lives. The course covers topics such as decline in fertility, high cognitive function, age-related diseases, genetic and environmental factors, stem cells, neural stem cells, and the future of aging research. The teaching method includes lectures on genetics research by Professor Anne Brunet, PhD. The course is designed for individuals interested in learning about the science behind aging and ways to potentially slow down or reverse the aging process.
Approaching the Second Half of Life with Health and Vitality - Research on Longevity and Aging
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Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Decline in fertility
Decline in high cognitive function
Agerelated diseases
Can aging be manipulated
Can aging be slowed
Genes
Environmental Factors
Stem Cells
SelfRenewing
The Brain
Aging
Jeans
Calico
Human lifespan
Neural stem cells
Preserving stem cells
Future of aging research
Reprogramming
New model
Fish
Lab
Insulin Foxo Pathway
Screening for Longevity
Translation of Aging Research
Ethical Considerations
Young and Old Mice
Exercise on Aging
Saving Stem Cells
Study Results
Hormones
Longevity Products
Longevity Benefits
Interaction of Information and Insulin
Taught by
Stanford Health Care
