AgingGEreview

Question 1

What’s the purpose of parabiosis with respect to aging?

Answer 1

The purpose of parabiosis is to surgically combine a young and old mouse together creating a shared physiological system
Young mouse → hurt → will heal
Old mouse → hurt → will not heal
Young & old mouse → hurt → will heal

Question 2

What are some basic features of aging?

Answer 2

Aging is death + disease + decreased physical performance/muscular functions + decreased reproductive potential

Death rates increase exponentially with time

Lowest chance of death is puberty

Question 3

When do you reach your maximum physical strength?

Answer 3

30s

Question 4

When do you reach your endurance?

Answer 4

26s

Question 5

When is it the most expensive time for healthcare costs?

Answer 5

The last 6 months of your life is the most expensive

Question 6

What’s a potential problem regarding decreased population growth?

Answer 6

There isn’t a large population of young workers to pay for tax dollars

Question 8

What % does taurine consist of in our total human body weight?

Answer 8

Taurine consists of 0.1% of total human body weight

Question 9

What happens to taurine levels as we age?

Answer 9

As humans age, our taurine levels drop

Question 10

What are some positive benefits in animals as a result of increased taurine consumption?

Answer 10

Taurine increases mice lifespan + health span

Taurine increases monkey health span
Stronger bone density, leaner, less fat