Freaky Friday: Aging Process — Myths and Realities
A presentation by Siegfried Hekimi (Biology).
What is aging? Recent animal studies have shown that clioquinol
— an 80-year-old drug once used to treat diarrhea and other
gastrointestinal disorders — can reverse the progression of
Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's diseases. According to
Dr. Siegfried Hekimi, clioquinol acts directly on a protein called
CLK-1, often informally called "clock-1," and might slow down the
aging process. Learn about this anti-aging medication and the gut
realities about the process of getting old.
Followed by the Brad Pitt film The Curious life of Benjamin
Button (2008).
Free, everyone welcome. Seating is limited. No reservations necessary.
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