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How telomere length varies at birth and may impact longevity and healthspan | Elissa Epel

Posted on June 25th 2019 (almost 5 years)
Views: 793

Dr. Elissa Epel describes the effects of longer sperm telomere length on subsequent generations.

How MedCram got started and the future of medical education | Roger Seheult

Posted on March 10th 2021 (about 3 years)
Views: 786

In this clip, Dr. Roger Seheult discusses how he has always had a passion for teaching and simplifying complex topics.

Importance of exercise intensity in Parkinson's patients | Giselle Petzinger

Posted on October 27th 2020 (over 3 years)
Views: 776

In this clip, Dr. Giselle Petzinger discusses the importance of incorporating intensity into the exercise routine for people with Parkinson's disease.

Dr. Church's experience with narcolepsy │ Dr. George Church

Posted on September 2nd 2022 (over 1 year)
Views: 766

In this clip, Dr. George Church explains how sleeping and dreaming can inspire scientific ideas and artistic vision.

Writing chromosomes and programming biology like a computer │ Dr. George Church

Posted on September 2nd 2022 (over 1 year)
Views: 757

In this clip, Dr. George Church discusses how revolutionary technologies such as multiplex genome editing and genome writing could make this and other advances in human health possible.

Why aging worsens muscle atrophy | Dr. Chris McGlory

Posted on July 19th 2023 (10 months)
Views: 755

In this clip, Dr. McGlory describes the mechanisms and implications of muscle disuse atrophy and the limitations of nutrition in combating this issue.

Does COVID-19 only kill people with multiple comorbidities?

Posted on October 4th 2021 (over 2 years)
Views: 748

In this clip, Dr. Roger Seheult clarifies the ambiguity surrounding how physicians report deaths and comorbidities from COVID-19.

HIIT – contraindications and considerations for older adults | Dr. Martin Gibala

Posted on October 4th 2023 (7 months)
Views: 740

In this clip, Dr. Martin Gibala weighs the risks vs. benefits of interval training across ages, highlighting its advantage over sedentary life.

Identifying age-related sleep deprivation vulnerability window for prevention of Alzheimer's disease | Matthew Walker

Posted on July 12th 2019 (almost 5 years)
Views: 735

Dr. Matthew Walker talks about the importance of identifying early-life windows of vulnerability to prevent or delay age-related cognitive decline.

Endotoxin’s role in atherosclerosis | Ronald Krauss

Posted on April 9th 2022 (about 2 years)
Views: 720

In this clip, Dr. Ronald Krauss discusses the possible protective role of LDL cholesterol.

How changes in cellular identity and stem cell differentiation affect epigenetic age

Posted on December 31st 2020 (over 3 years)
Views: 712

As techniques are developed to differentiate and transdifferentiate cells from one cell type, such as a fibroblast, into another, such as a neuron, interesting patterns of effects on epigenetic age are revealed.

Managing and detecting the exposome and exposure to air pollution | Dr. Michael Snyder

Posted on July 23rd 2021 (almost 3 years)
Views: 697

Poor air quality has been linked with effects on human health, ranging from asthma to Alzheimer's disease.

Hurdles with food aversion and FDA regulation of FMD treatment protocols | Valter Longo

Posted on September 5th 2019 (over 4 years)
Views: 690

Dr. Valter Longo explains why clinical trials of the fasting-mimicking diet in combination with standard cancer treatments have been slow to progress.

Smartapp data suggest people are unaware of when they eat | Dr. Satchin Panda

Posted on July 28th 2021 (almost 3 years)
Views: 672

In this clip, Dr. Satchin Panda describes his smart app MyCircadianClock and how it is helping the research surrounding time-restricted eating.

How vaccines reduce overall transmission and to a lesser degree onward transmission of Delta

Posted on October 1st 2021 (over 2 years)
Views: 654

In this clip, Dr. Roger Seheult and Dr. Rhonda Patrick discuss how vaccines reduce viral transmission.

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