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What basic research taught scientists about ageing

Fundamental research into aging and aging diseases has taught scientists a lot about how aging works and how this process can be manipulated.

By: Berit Sinterniklaas 24 June 2021

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Aging is associated with onset of numerous diseases severely affecting quality of life. In this lecture Prof Jan Hoeijmakers of the Erasmus MC talks about his research into ageing. ‘Studying very rare premature aging DNA repair syndromes in children we found that DNA damage is a major cause of systemic aging and that nutritional interventions keep unexpected promises to promote healthy aging.’

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This video is part of a series of online lectures about the Erasmus MC Academic Centers of Excellence. Prof Jan Hoeijmakers is affiliated with the Academic Center for Research on Healthy Aging.

What is ECMO and how can ECMO care be improved?

Erasmus MC participates in scientific studies of ECMO, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. This is a form of life support that temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs.

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Collaboration essential for patients with hereditary and familial tumors

Joining the forces and expertise of clinicians, laboratory specialists and scientists is essential in providing the best care for people with hereditary and familial tumors. Erasmus MC’s ‘Academic Center for Familial and Hereditary tumors’ brings these groups together.

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Gene therapy for hemophilia: a cure for the royal disease?

Already 20 years ago, the first study on gene therapy for the bleeding disorder hemophilia B was published. Internist-hematologist Prof Dr Frank Leebeek explains what has happened since then. Is gene therapy the cure for the royal disease?

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