Take a look at how our genes influence the aging process. Professor Polk explores several theories for why we age and eventually die, then delves into the genetic mechanisms involved in aging. Find out how replication damages cells and why there is a limit to the number of healthy replications our cells can make.
| Name | First Aired | Runtime | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S01E01 | The Aging Mind: What Changes? |
May 17, 2016
The Great Courses
|
30 | |
| S01E02 | Why Don't We Live Forever? |
May 17, 2016
The Great Courses
|
30 | |
| S01E03 | Is Aging a Disease? |
May 17, 2016
The Great Courses
|
30 | |
| S01E04 | Aging and Brain Structure |
May 17, 2016
The Great Courses
|
30 | |
| S01E05 | Aging and Brain Function |
May 17, 2016
The Great Courses
|
30 | |
| S01E06 | Emotional Aging |
May 17, 2016
The Great Courses
|
30 | |
| S01E07 | Strategies for an Aging Memory |
May 17, 2016
The Great Courses
|
30 | |
| S01E08 | Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease |
May 17, 2016
The Great Courses
|
30 | |
| S01E09 | Parkinson's and Stroke |
May 17, 2016
The Great Courses
|
30 | |
| S01E10 | Aging Well: Staying Active |
May 17, 2016
The Great Courses
|
30 | |
| S01E11 | Aging Well: Diet and Stress |
May 17, 2016
The Great Courses
|
30 | |
| S01E12 |
The Science of Immortality
series finale
|
May 17, 2016
The Great Courses
|
30 |
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