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.

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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.

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Music from Preliner Archives. Audio engineering by Christopher Intagliata. Filmed and produced by Flora Lichtman. Additional imagery courtesy of American Institute of Stress.
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