The Science of Super Longevity

The Science of Super Longevity

Open Ended

How do you feel about the idea of living to be 100 years old or even older?

Longevity - The state or quality of having a long life.

Gerontology - The scientific study of old age and aging.

Centenarian - A person who is 100 years old or older.

Lifespan - The length of time a person or organism lives.

Anti-aging - Related to measures or products that delay the effects of aging.

Genetics - The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

Telomeres - Protective caps on the ends of chromosomes.

Regeneration - The process of renewal, regrowth, or repair of damaged tissue.

Biotechnology - The use of biological systems for various applications.

Nutraceuticals - Food or food products with potential health benefits.

Vocabulary

Epigenetics - The study of changes in organisms caused by modification of gene expression.

Senescence - The process of aging.

Supercentenarian - A person who is 110 years old or older.

Caloric restriction - A dietary regimen that reduces calorie intake.

Genetic engineering - Altering an organism's DNA to achieve specific traits.

Life extension - Efforts to expand human lifespan.

Biohacking - Making changes to one's biology using technology or other methods.

Senility - A decline in cognitive function associated with old age.

Bioinformatics - The application of computer science to biological data.

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What are some lifestyle choices or habits that might contribute to a longer and healthier life?

Multiple Choice

Which field of study focuses on old age and aging?

• Biotechnology

• Gerontology

• Genetics

• Epigenetics

Multiple Choice

What does "regeneration" mean in the context of biology?

• The process of turning back time

• The study of aging

• A specific diet plan

• The renewal or repair of damaged tissue

Multiple Choice

What is a "centenarian"?

• A person who is 100 years old or older

• A scientist studying aging

• A type of anti-aging supplement

• A person aged between 90 and 100

Multiple Choice

Epigenetics:

• Protective caps on chromosome ends

• The renewal or repair of damaged tissue

• a decline in cognitive function associated with old age

• food or food products with potential health benefits

Multiple Choice

The scientific study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics is called:

• Caloric restriction

• Centenarian

• Anti-aging medicine

• Genetics