SciFri Radio: Aging

SciFri Radio: Studying Aging Through Tsimane Tribe
Researchers are studying a tribe living in Bolivia’s Amazon region to learn more about the effects of aging in the developed world.

SciFri Radio: Longevity Compound
A compound used in humans to prevent rejection of organ transplants can significantly extend the lifespan of mice.

SciFri Radio: Why Do People Go Gray?
It's one of the most common signs of aging -- gray hair. But exactly why does hair turn gray?

SciFri Radio: Vitamin B3 and Alzheimers
In this segment, we'll hear about new research looking at ways to slow the effects of Alzheimer's.

SciFri Radio: Alzheimer's Research
In this segment, we'll get the latest on research into Alzheimer's and the search for treatments for the disease.

SciFri Videos: Aging


SciFri Newsbriefs: Aging

Newsbrief: A Cure for Baldness?
New research shows that mice can grow new hair follicles as adults. The mice just need to be wounded to do it.

Featured Video: CreatureCast: Why Cells Cooperate
view larger | credits

Music by Cryptasize. This video is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License
watch more videos

Your Stuff

Got some science you want to share? We're looking for your science-related audio, video, link suggestions, and story tips. - Read more -

Twitter: @scifri

Search the Site

sponsor scifri
Science Jobs
Take Our Survey
Science Face 2 Face

Support for Science Friday provided in part by the Noyce Foundation
and
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
The National Science Foundation