Discover quoted Caleb Finch in an article on animals with “negligible senescence” that appear to defy aging. “We know how to describe it, but we don’t know the fundamental basis that allows species that have the same kinds of cells and heart and lungs and breathe air, how they can have differences that range as short as a year, or as long as 200 years. … We know lots of things happen, but we don’t have anything like a global understanding of aging in terms of mechanisms.”
USC Annenberg Media mentioned the USC EatWell subcommittee co-led by Cary Kreutzer and the resources for healthy eating provided by the group.
Insider published an article about Valter Longo of USC Leonard Davis about supplements that may help individuals live longer and what is his “vegan plus fish” diet. Yahoo News republished the article.
Psychology Today featured research coauthored by Teal Eich regarding the motivations underlying curiosity.
Washington Post spoke with Valter Longo about the longevity industry and why he encourages fasting, restricting calories and skipping meals.
A MarketWatch column featured the Aging is Now/Aging is the Future symposium co-hosted by the USC Leonard Davis School.
The Science Vs. podcast included Jennifer Ailshire in the expert acknowledgements for an episode regarding getting healthy amounts of sleep.
Upworthy Science interviewed Valter Longo for a feature on fasting for longevity.
Daily Trojan spoke to John Walsh regarding the use of generative AI in coursework. “My goal is [for students to] be competitive in the professional world that is completely embracing AI. People are getting really incredibly lucrative careers based on knowing how to communicate with AI and [using] the right search terms.” He added that while artificial intelligence may be to blame for computer-generated errors, students should be aware that they are ultimately responsible for work they create or endorse. “Even though it’s AI generated … you’re still presenting it as yourself. … You are now the advocate for … that tool, so you have to justify it.”
Miami Herald spoke with Donna Benton about a new Medicare proposal covering training for family caregivers and why it is essential these trainings should be done at home. AOL republished the article.
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