Aging

This MCAT podcast covers aging. I first focus on aging at the cellular level (telomeres and senescence) and then talk about aging and the brain. Then I tackle aging from a sociological perspective. [01:25] Aging at the Cellular Level [05:26] The Hayflick Limit [07:34] Telomere Shortening [09:53] Cell Senescence [11:09] Aging in the Brain [18:03] The Life Course Perspective [24:00] Social Significance of Aging [26:11] Demographic Structure of Society Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: [email protected] To learn more about how MedSchoolCoach can help you along your medical school journey, visit us at Prospective Doctor. Thanks for listening!