The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance Mini-Episode: Cool Facts Friday #5
Nov 20, 2020
Discover how oxidative stress can alter cell color and learn about remarkable brain preservation techniques from Mount Vesuvius. Exercise isn't just for muscles; it creates enzymes that boost brain power! Plus, a positive outlook may stave off memory decline, while the recent pandemic has surprisingly reduced global carbon emissions. Tune in for these bite-sized insights into human health and environmental shifts!
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Measuring Oxidative Stress
- Oxidative stress, or too many free radicals, damages cells and DNA.
- A new microscope technique can measure it by detecting cell color changes.
Ancient Brain Preservation
- Mount Vesuvius's ash vitrified a 2000-year-old brain, preserving its structure.
- This allows study of ancient brain architecture and myelin.
Liver Enzyme and Brain Health
- Exercise benefits the brain via a liver enzyme, GPLD1.
- This enzyme snips proteins, enabling them to work in the body, including the brain.