AGING WITH GRACE: A TAKE OF WORMS AND KNEES
Is eternal youth possible or desirable? Life expectancy at birth now exceeds 83 years in some parts of the world. Why do organisms age and have different life expectancies? C. elegans is revealing the secrets to a long and healthy life. Researchers are studying how cells in the skeleton respond to being squashed and stretched to keep joints healthy. By understanding the cartilaginous “mechanostat”, researchers hope to better aid in the repair of the skeleton.
ABOUT PINT OF SCIENCE
Pint of Science is a grassroots non-profit organisation that has grown astronomically over the few years since two people decided to share their research in the pub. Although our mission has expanded, our core values remain the same: to provide a space for researchers and members of the public alike to come together, be curious, and chat about research in a relaxed environment outside of mysterious laboratories or daunting dark lecture theatres. We believe that everyone has a place at the table to discuss the research going on both on our doorsteps and far beyond. Our missions and visions are based around the people that matter most: our audience, volunteers, speakers, and our wider research community.
