
160: Molecular Secrets of Aging Told Through Worms with Dr. Heidi Tissenbaum
From Longevity Roadmap by Buck Joffrey
November 3, 2025 · 33 min
About this episode
Dr. Heidi Tissenbaum discusses the insights gained from C. elegans worms regarding the biology of aging and longevity pathways.
Dr. Heidi Tissenbaum, a molecular geneticist at UMass Chan Medical School, joins Dr. Buck Joffrey to explore what C. elegans worms have revealed about the biology of aging. She explains how these simple organisms helped uncover key longevity pathways—like insulin/IGF-1 signaling and sirtuins—that also exist in humans. The conversation dives into the balance between stress and resilience, the role of IGF-1 in muscle health and lifespan, and why she believes true longevity breakthroughs will require understanding how the body's systems communicate as a whole. Learn more about Dr. Heidi Tissenbaum: https://profiles.umassmed.edu/display/133231 - Download Dr. Buck Joffrey's FREE ebook, Living Longer for Busy People: https://ru01tne2.pages.infusionsoft.net/?affiliate=0 Book a FREE longevity coaching consultation with Dr. Buck Joffrey: https://coaching.longevityroadmap.com
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Buck Joffrey
Guest: Dr. Heidi Tissenbaum
Topics covered
- molecular genetics
- aging
- C. elegans
- longevity pathways
- insulin signaling
- sirtuins
- muscle health
Keywords
- aging
- C. elegans
- longevity
- insulin signaling
- sirtuins
- muscle health
- resilience
- IGF-1
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: UMass Chan Medical School
Books & works: Living Longer for Busy People
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