UaebI Science Of Aging Life Extension In CElegans

Aging is a universal risk factor for many age-related diseases. By targeting aging itself, offers the immense possibility of preventing or treating multiple diseases. Initially thought to be a random and intractable process, studies have shown that the aging process is regulated by evolutionarily conserved genetic pathways. Much of what we know about aging today comes from studying how C. elegans ages in the laboratory. With a life span of a little over two weeks, C. elegans is perfect for providing a quick view of the aging process. These microscopic roundworms display visible signs of aging where they slow down, stop reproducing and even develop wrinkled skin. This course aims to provide undergraduate students opportunities for in-depth learning and training in conducting experiments for studying biology of aging in worms focusing on experimental design, skill-sets, data acquisitions and analyses. In line with Technology-Enabled Learning (TEL), the course has developed a series of pre-class video lessons to cover the seminars and lab experimental preview and setup for online learning. We have developed an online interactive platform to facilitate team-based learning amongst the students