In this episode, Jeremy Cordeaux hosts Professor Daniel Gray and Professor Ian Plimer, with Les Elekes contributing to an enlightening discussion on scientific research related to the immune system, particularly focusing on the thymus gland. The topics cover recent discoveries about the thymus’s role in immunity, the importance of vitamin D for health, and the implications of ageing on immunity. They also discuss emerging research on allergies, Alzheimer’s, and the fascinating processes behind maintaining mental acuity as we age.

Topics Discussed;

• Thymus gland’s role in immunity and its age-related decline (00:00)​
• Thymus gland and T cell production crucial for infection resistance (02:14)​
• Immune health and research on regenerating the thymus in adults (06:54)​
• Link between vitamin D deficiency and immune function, particularly for autoimmune issues (04:35)​
• New insights on allergies, particularly peanut allergies linked to environmental factors (09:14)
• Research on early detection of Alzheimer’s and mental acuity (09:14)​
• Discussing the limits of human lifespan, and quality of life in ageing (06:54)​

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