Chromosome 4 - How a worm is unlocking the secrets of ageing

People are now living longer, but with old age comes an increased risk of age-related diseases such as Parkinsons, Alzheimers and cancer. The process of ageing is a complex interplay between both genetic and environmental factors, but parts of chromosome 4 have been shown to be linked to longevity.

In order to look for the genes which influence lifespan, scientists at the lab of this year's Christmas Lecturer Dr Alison Woollard and of Dr Lynne Cox, from the University of Oxford, are studying nematode worms in the hopes that these tiny organisms could reveal the secrets to a long and healthy life.

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Chromosome 4 - How a worm is unlocking the secrets of ageing 
People are now living longer, but with old age comes an increased risk of age-related diseases. By looking at the genes related to longevity on chromosome 4 scientists hope to reveal the secrets to a long and healthy life, with the help of a tiny species of worm.

Chromosome 4 - How a worm is unlocking the secrets of ageing

[secretsofmagnetism]

Every time I watch your videos I find your information meaningful and very interesting. Your content is really needed. Besides yourself and a handful of others, its hard to find contributors who can be real. You tell the truth of it all and that makes your content priceless. The majority online teachers are not transparent to express this information as raw and real as you are willing.

[Tossphate]

Great video. It answered my questions just as they were popping into my head. When are the lectures being televised?

[whatif]

Even little worms can tell us so much!

[AntimatterGizmo]

Besides the sharing of age genes, this had more to do with worms. I would have at least liked them to talk about the drop off point with current super-centenarians at a consistant 114 years.

[greenfire]

Interesting... I work with c elegans at a lab in my university too and some of our members are also doing lifespan. Quite a big topic.

[mirusvet]

I'd imagine the general information is a great awareness campaign. But for some reason at the same time it feels it really lacks substance. I'm not sure if it's due to confidentiality of research or because the video is aiming at a certain public.

Thank you, but more detailed information about the workings would be much welcomed.

[xapemanx]

interesting but  I was hoping for some cool genetic technique stuff or results =(

[JayMannStuff]

Chromosome 4: so we can all be "Forever Young" (Alphaville song). xD

[MilMike]

Will i live forever when i eat the worms?

[btarwood]

So the secret to aging is we need to watch senior citizens till they cease to move then poke them with a stick....if they move they are alive...

[Omnihil]

And the planet is full of healthy old people who dont know what to eat or to breathe...

[Tossphate]

Great video. It answered my questions just as they were popping into my head. When are the lectures being televised?