Can the rate of aging be changed? A Talk By Dr. Bernard Strehler

The NYPR Archive Collections | Jan 1, 2000

Dr. Bernard Strehler, Gerontologist at the National Institute of Health, addresses the question, "Can the rate of aging be changed?" He asserts that as we learn more about the biochemical process that causes cells to degenerate, it is possible that we could discover a way to slow this process as long as funding for research continues. He gives some examples of research that is being conducted in this area of study but warns the audience not to make false claims when announcing breakthroughs in research.

The lecture was delivered at the New York Academy of Sciences in a symposium, hosted by the Foundation for Aging Research, entitled "The New Medical and Scientific Attack Against Aging and Death."

The program is (most likely) hosted by Dr. Benjamin Schloss who gives an intro and outro to Dr. Strehler's talk.


Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection


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