Useful Links
Biology
Human Biology
Biology of Aging
1. Introduction to Biogerontology
2. Theories of Aging
3. The Hallmarks of Aging: Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms
4. Systemic and Organismal Aging
5. Aging and Major Diseases
6. Interventions to Modulate the Aging Process
7. Measuring Biological Age
8. Future Directions and Societal Implications
Future Directions and Societal Implications
Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering
Advances in tissue regeneration
Organ-on-chip technology
Bioprinting applications
Scaffold development
Organ replacement strategies
Xenotransplantation
Artificial organs
Tissue-engineered organs
Clinical translation challenges
The Concept of Longevity Escape Velocity
Definition and implications
Technological requirements
Comprehensive rejuvenation
Damage repair
Prevention strategies
Timeline predictions
Scientific skepticism
Emerging Technologies
Artificial intelligence in aging research
Drug discovery
Biomarker identification
Personalized interventions
Nanotechnology applications
Gene editing advances
CRISPR applications
Base editing
Prime editing
Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI)
Equity and Access to Therapies
Disparities in healthcare
Global considerations
Resource allocation
Justice and fairness
Economic Impact
Healthcare costs
Treatment expenses
Long-term care
Societal productivity
Extended working years
Pension systems
Insurance implications
Philosophical Considerations of Extended Lifespan
Quality of life
Healthspan vs lifespan
Meaning and purpose
Societal and cultural impacts
Intergenerational relationships
Social structures
Cultural adaptation
Identity and continuity
Regulatory Frameworks
FDA approval processes
International harmonization
Safety standards
Research Ethics
Human subjects protection
Informed consent
Risk-benefit analysis
Previous
7. Measuring Biological Age
Go to top
Back to Start
1. Introduction to Biogerontology