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Cell Biology of Aging, Mitochondria, Metabolism, Autophagy & Stress | Andrew Dillin | 155

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Cellular Stress Responses and Mitochondrial Function in Neurons and Muscles

The chapter explores the stress response pathways in cells and how certain cells coordinate stress responses in organisms. It discusses the differences between acute and chronic stress, the effects of acute stressors like ice baths on stress resilience, and the importance of maintaining a balance in processes like autophagy and intermittent fasting for overall health. The conversation focuses on autophagy, mitochondria, energy utilization in neurons and muscles, mitochondrial movement in neurons, and the impact of dietary factors like high-fat diets on mitochondrial function, emphasizing the challenges in understanding why high-fat diets are toxic to mitochondria.

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