Join us on a fascinating journey through the evolution of life, from the harsh conditions of a Hades-like planet to the adaptations that allow human cells to thrive today.
In this session, we explore the cell mechanisms that have enabled life to survive fireballs, hypoxia, salinity, and injury throughout the ages. Discover how we can harness these evolutionary adaptations for translational medicine purposes and their relevance in the pre-hospital window.
Why can turtle neurons survive 20 minutes of complete anoxia, while humans can only endure 2 minutes?
We delve into the mysteries of life’s resilience and the potential applications for medical science.
Uncover the intriguing connection between time of day and recovery from ischemia-reperfusion.
Learn how our circadian rhythms, shaped by millions of years of evolution, play a crucial role in our body’s ability to heal and recover from injury. As we venture into the final frontier of space exploration, we examine the effects of microgravity on cell metabolism. For life that has been entirely shaped by gravity, what challenges and opportunities do we face as we seek to extend our reach beyond Earth?
Join Jo on this thought-provoking exploration of life’s evolutionary history and the insights it holds for the future of medicine and space travel.