A Closer Look at….Aging

What challenges does aging pose to individuals and society at large? What causes aging at the cellular and molecular level? What if we could trick stem cells into thinking they were young again? If so, could we leverage stem cells to help live longer, healthier lives? These are just some of the fascinating questions researchers are exploring in today's closer look at the aging process. Robert A.J. Signer, Ph.D., and Shiri Gur-Cohen, Ph.D., examine aging at the molecular and cellular level to show how stem cells may be the key to preventing age-related health problems. [9/2022] [Show ID: 37968]

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[stroop]

Love these presenters. The gentlan answers questions TRUTHFULLY, ALL politicians should take note. When he does NOT know the answer he simple says he does NOT know. Love it!!!

[mariemilfort]

Thank you Lada this is a subtle reminder that the world depends on harmonious duality. Generously shared with my single friends.💕

[btizviq]

Brilliant people whose work will make life better. God bless them and thank you. 🙏🙏✌️❤️

[aheadtime]

Good information and hopeful for the aging process. I also learned that we can increase our life span being healthy with exercising and proper diet. It is encouraging to know that scientists are interested in finding the reason we age

[fireflymary]

What do these scientists eat and how much activity or exercise do they do? Do the use supplements to help? What about their mental health activities? Surely they behave in ways that reflect their newest knowledge?

[TauLim]

Very informative.
The "old stems cells in young environment" works better than "young stem cells in old environment" is counter to what I have believed.
This means that you cannot inject stem cells into a old person (=old environment) and make it work even though the stem cells are still fresh.
I am curious to know what plays the role of the orchestra conductor.

[VoiceoverMomentum]

I really enjoyed this and like his demeanor and willingness to work with anyone who wants to learn more.

[Sky]

When we do hair laser depilation, do we destroy only hair follicles or stem cells too?
Does depilation affects tissue regeneration capacity in that zone?

[debasishborthakur]

Can CRISPR-CAS9 technology help build muscles in old peoples??

[jbayne]

Would be keen to understand how your research could help polycystic kidney and liver patients as this disease comes with reduced fascia and poor vascular system.

[johnmcgrath]

This is exceelent. But it does not address the terrible food system in the USA.

[kattskit]

such interesting and educational presentations! One of the keys to a longer, healthier life is thus to influence the amount of hsf1 protein in the stem cells! how does NIR/infrared light affect the function of the stem cells and the amount of hsf1 protein? Regards Olle 🇸🇪 nurse in Sweden.

[producer]

Very enlightening, even for a layperson. Thank you and good luck!

[lisatom]

Is there any research into stem cell regeneration for glaucoma patients?

[mugenjin]

I keep hearing about these ground-breaking stem cell medicines to help extend the longevity of life and treat cancer but nothing ever comes out I have watched countless talks, interviews, podcast's you name it and we also now have supercomputers but yet no new medicines.

[oneworldtechnologyled]

Chinese medicine has the answer to chronic wounds. There are comparatively quick recoveries at 83 years old age.

[williamhenry]

Please give tips & tricks on how to achieve longevity. Should we be doing lymphatic massage? Sleeping with the head of the bed raised 6" to encourage lymphatic drain at night? Exercise? Rebounding (mini trampoline )? Any foods that will help (fish oil)?

[SeanKula]

We keep hearing about stem cells every few years or so but nothing is happening. My question is when will we actually be able to help people and get this rolling. I mean there is alot of money to be made here.

[abrahmbore]

Hello prof, is PEMF therapy Technologies stimulating cell generation?
Is there relationship between cellular growth through PEMF and Vascular systems stimulation?

[Sky]

Does IR (infrared) helps to keep stems ecosystem young? Or what impact it has if any?