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Why Do We Age? The Molecular Mechanisms of Ageing

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more The course is aimed at anyone interested in understanding the biology of ageing. It requires basic knowledge of biology, though most of the terms are explained and you will receive further support via additional reading. You can use the hashtag #FLAgeing to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered
  • Cellular ageing
  • Chromosomes and ageing
  • Genomic instability and epigenetics
  • Stem cells in ageing and rejuvenation
  • Molecular aspects of health and disease during ageing
  • Genetics and evolution of ageing
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Rating 4.0 based on 6 ratings
Length 6 weeks
Effort 4 hours per week
Starts Feb 3 (221 weeks ago)
Cost $59
From University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) via FutureLearn
Instructors Tom Spits, Michael Chang (educator), Marianna Bevova, Liesbeth Veenhoff "educator", Gerald de Haan, Floris Foijer (educator), Eugene Berezikov (educator), Peter Lansdorp (educator), Ellen Nollen (educator), Cornelis F. Calkhoven (educator), Maria Colome Tatche "educator", Victor Guryev (educator)
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Rating 4.0 based on 6 ratings
Length 6 weeks
Effort 4 hours per week
Starts Feb 3 (221 weeks ago)
Cost $59
From University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) via FutureLearn
Instructors Tom Spits, Michael Chang (educator), Marianna Bevova, Liesbeth Veenhoff "educator", Gerald de Haan, Floris Foijer (educator), Eugene Berezikov (educator), Peter Lansdorp (educator), Ellen Nollen (educator), Cornelis F. Calkhoven (educator), Maria Colome Tatche "educator", Victor Guryev (educator)
Download Videos Only via web browser
Language English
Tags Health & Psychology

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