Is Aging Genetic?

 I hope that everyone enjoyed our guest speaker, Dr. Bronikowski.  I thought her research on genes and exercise in mice was a great segue into what we will be discussing the next class: the role of genes in aging. 

There is no assigned reading for next class, but I would like each person to find an article (doesn't have to be from a peer-reviewed journal) that discusses the importance of genetics.  In your post I would also like you to discuss your own interpretations of the article, as well as your initial understanding on the importance of genes and aging.  (For example, do genes play a larger role than environmental influences? Are certain characteristics more influenced by genes?)


Tasks for this week:
1. Find a reading/article on the importance of genetics in aging.
2. Reflect upon the article that you found. How does the information fit with your own conceptions of genes and aging.
3. Comment on the readings/reflections of two other class members.