A site about the basic biology of aging, for anyone
Explaining why we decline and die, and what we can do about it

How best to learn about aging?
Within Rethinking Aging, we will have various resources according to your preference (ATM it is just podcast and videos):
Podcast
In the Undoing Aging podcast, JW interviews leading scientists about their views and research.
Youtube videos
We have created a series of Youtube videos explaining the various aspects of aging.
The four process model
Here you can find posts specifically related to the four process model, the theory we believe best describes what aging is.
Publications
For scientists, we have links to selected academic publications
Resources & recommendations
For non-scientists, we have other a list of other resources
Where should I start?
For anyone unsure, we have a recommended list of media to introduce aging.
Most popular content
See example videos and podcast episodes…
Our introductory video about aging
- Describes aging according to the four process model.
- Introduces key concepts for understanding aging.
- Uses good, solid British English.
David Gems: The evolution of aging
- An interview with the renowned David Gems.
- A crucial question often ignored:
- Why has nature produced something so detrimental?
“By gosh, I think he’s done it!”
David Barnes
BSc, SSc.
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