Disposable soma theory of agingIn biogerontology, the disposable soma theory of aging states that organisms age due to an evolutionary trade-off between growth, reproduction, and DNA repair maintenance. Formulated by British biologist Thomas Kirkwood, the disposable soma theory explains that an organism only has a limited amount of resources that it can allocate to its various cellular processes.
Reith LecturesThe Reith Lectures is a series of annual BBCradiolectures given by leading figures of the day. They are commissioned by the BBC and broadcast on Radio 4 and the World Service. The lectures were inaugurated in 1948 to mark the historic contribution made to public service broadcasting by Lord Reith, the corporation's first director-general. Reith maintained that broadcasting should be a public service that aimed to enrich the intellectual and cultural life of the nation.
Newcastle UniversityUniversity in Newcastle upon Tyne, England (established 1834)The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, which trades asNewcastle University, is a publicresearch university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It has overseas campuses in Singapore and Malaysia. The university is a red brick university and a founding member of the Russell Group, an association of research-intensive UK universities.
Caleb FinchCaleb Ellicott Finch (born July 4, 1939) is an American academic who is a University Professor Emeritus at the USC Davis School of Gerontology. Finch's research focuses on aging in humans, with a specialization in cell biology and Alzheimer's disease. Early life and educationFinch was born in London in 1939, the son of American parents. At the time of his birth, his father was working for London branch of the National City Bank of New York.
Fellow of the Academy of Medical SciencesFellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences (FMedSci) is an award for medical scientists who are judged by the UK Academy of Medical Sciences for the "excellence of their science, their contribution to medicine and society and the range of their achievements". FellowshipFellows are entitled to use the post-nominal lettersFMedSci; see for examples of fellows.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.