#HC-04-45 Why Do We Age? The Molecular Mechanisms of Ageing
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University of GroningenDescription
Discover the science behind the ageing process
The “why” and “how” of ageing has puzzled mankind ever since it questioned its place in the universe.
However, it was only after infectious diseases became more controlled and reliable food supplies became generally available, that the rapid increase of the average lifespan made science turn its attention to study longevity and ageing.
To fulfil the desire to live longer and age healthier, it is essential that we better understand the intricate molecular processes that evolve in our body when we age.
Study the concepts and theories of ageing
In this free online course, you will study the current concepts and theories of ageing. You will learn about the molecular and cellular processes in ageing. You will explore the cell systems, animal models and advanced experimental methods that we use to study ageing.
After introducing the main theories and mechanisms of ageing in the first week, we will proceed with a series of in-depth lectures from distinguished researchers working at the European Research Institute for the Biology of Ageing at the University of Groningen. They will present you with a selection of their current research and will explain the fundamental questions they try to answer and the experimental approaches they use for their studies.
You will learn that ageing starts at the cell level and you will study several phenomena which take place in cells, such as genomic instability, telomere shortening and epigenetic changes.
By completing this course you will gain insight into the fundamental biology of ageing in various simple and complex organisms, including humans.
What topics will you cover?
- Cellular ageing
- Chromosomes and ageing
- Genomic instability and epigenetics
- Stem cells in ageing and rejuvenation
- Molecular aspects of health and disease during ageing
- Genetics and evolution of ageing
Who will you learn with?
I am a researcher at the European Research Institute for the Biology of Ageing, University of Groningen. I am interested in genetics of human diseases and ageing.
Who developed the course?
The University of Groningen is a research university with a global outlook, deeply rooted in Groningen, in the north of the Netherlands.
What Will I Learn?
- Explain the main theories and mechanisms of ageing
- Describe the processes that are happening in the ageing cells
- Discuss the use of different model organisms to study human ageing
Topics for this course
Welcome
Welcome
ERIBA – European Research Institute for the Biology of Ageing00:03:51
Why do we study ageing? What is ageing?
Eukaryotic cell structure
Introduction to mechanisms associated with cellular ageing
I learned from the course that senescence begins at the cellular level and observed several phenomena occurring in cells, such as genomic instability, telomere shortening and epigenetic changes. After completing the course, I also gained an in-depth understanding of the basic biology of aging in a variety of simple and complex organisms, including humans. It's a great course.
In this course, I learned about the existing concepts and theories of aging, as well as the molecular and cellular processes of aging. Explore cellular systems, animal models, and advanced experimental methods that we use to study aging. It was very rewarding.
Living a long and healthy life is all about now, and to satisfy the desire to live longer and healthier lives, we must better understand the complex molecular processes in our bodies as we age. This course is well worth learning.
Now girls are worried about their aging, and many of them start anti-aging at an early age. This course is very good, which enables me to discover the science behind the aging process, so as to better fight against aging.
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- Official Certificate
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Target Audience
- The course is aimed at anyone interested in understanding the biology of ageing. It requires basic knowledge of biology, though most of the terms are explained and you will receive further support via additional reading.