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Investigating ageing - for iPad/Mac/PC
by The Open University
We might think we know what ageing is, but it’s surprisingly difficult to pin down. In this album a 70-year-old fashion model and her 17-year-old grand-daughter take part in a series of scientific tests to see whether it is possible to distinguish between them. The results give an insight into what contemporary science can tell us about what happens at the molecular, genetic, cellular, physiological and psychological level during the ageing process. This material forms part of The Open University course SD805 Issues in brain and behaviour.
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Investigating ageing
A short introduction to this album.
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Young and old compared
We stereotype old age but what are the real differences between the young and old and how do we measure them?
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Ageing and vision
How eyes can be studied to assess age and ageing.
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Ageing at the genetic level
How the study of nematode worms and mice might be used as a model for lengthening human life.
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Ageing at the cellular level
Why do cells die? Can we stop them, and should we?
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Ageing at the physiological level
Pam and Emma undergo more tests to see how they compare in tests of strength, agility and 'wobbliness'.
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Ageing and cognitive ability
Pam and Emma have their cognitive skills tested to see if ageing affects specific brain areas.
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Ageing and driving ability
Pam and Emma take some tests to see who may be the better driver.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We might think we know what ageing is, but it’s surprisingly difficult to pin down. In this album a 70-year-old fashion model and her 17-year-old grand-daughter take part in a series of scientific tests to see whether it is possible to distinguish between them. The results give an insight into what contemporary science can tell us about what happens at the molecular, genetic, cellular, physiological and psychological level during the ageing process. This material forms part of The Open University course SD805 Issues in brain and behaviour.
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We might think we know what ageing is, but it’s surprisingly difficult to pin down. In this album a 70-year-old fashion model and her 17-year-old grand-daughter take part in a series of scientific tests to see whether it is possible to distinguish between them. The results give an insight into what...
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