BIOL 345: Aging

(1 Units)
Prerequisites: BIOL 195 , BIOL 210
The course will explore various questions such as: Are there fundamental aspects of aging common to all age-related illnesses? How can we measure a person’s age at the cellular/molecular level? How are researchers slowing and reversing the aging process? How does diet impact aging? Why do people living in “Blue Zones” of the world live healthier and longer lifespans? To answer these questions, we will integrate perspectives from cellular biology, physiology, psychology as well as environmental and social inputs. We will also conduct experiments testing how different environmental conditions affect the health and longevity of fruit flies. This course is appropriate for students that have completed an introductory science course and have an interest in human health and wellness. Cervantes, Albertson