UMR CONNECTS ~ The Fountain of Youth - Possible or Not?
2012Numerous experiments have shown that organisms, including humans, are programmed to age and die, and that this program is genetically controlled. Although life expectancy is constantly increasing mostly due to medical advances, the maximum life span does not seem to increase. Some scientists believe that the life span of humans might eventually be increased, basing their belief on recent genetic experiments in other organisms. But the paramount question that persists concerns the resulting quality of life. Speaker: Richard Kowles is presently Distinguished Professor Emeritus in Biology at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota in Winona, MN. His undergraduate degree was obtained from Winona State University and following two masters degrees, one in biology and one in education, he earned a Ph.D. in genetics at the University of Minnesota. He has taught genetics and related courses at Saint Mary’ University for the past forty years, the last four on a part-time basis. Kowles is the author of two college textbooks, "Genetics, Society, and Decisions" and "Problem Solving in Genetics." Recently he has published a trade book geared for the general public titled "The Wonder of Genetics" with Prometheus Books.
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