July 29, 2021
On this episode of X10, we talk about the concept of stress resilience, how our social lives are a factor in its development, and how it can be increased. Script The idea that stress affects aging is probably already familiar – it’s not exactly groundbreaking. Broadening and refining it would make it much more useful....
July 28, 2021
On this episode of X10, we talk about social factors, such as stress and economics, that have a strong impact on people's lifespans. Script The idea that stress affects aging is probably already familiar – it’s not exactly groundbreaking. Broadening and refining it would make it much more useful. In this episode, we’ll talk about...
July 27, 2021
On this episode of X10, we talk about a plasma transfusion experiment that studied what happens when young plasma is injected into older animals. Script Is the blood of the young really an elixir of youth? Can it keep us healthy as we age, and, if so, what hidden components give it this great power?...
July 21, 2021
On this episode of X10, we talk about the how the gut microbiome is connected with aging and the role of gut bacteria in the immune response. Script You've probably heard about the gut microbiome, the community of countless microbes living in your intestines, as it's been a hot topic for several years. There's regular...
July 19, 2021
On this episode of X10, we talk about the different ways in which DNA is damaged, how our bodies naturally repair it, and how we might be able to help this repair along. Script In our video about genomic instability as a hallmark of aging, we said that DNA repair mechanisms deserve a video of...
July 14, 2021
On this episode of X10, we talk about why fertility declines with age and what we can do about it. Script How come women can't have children after a certain age, and what can we do about it? Actually, that brings up another question: is it true that the odds get worse each year, or...