Over time, your body accumulates damage at the molecular and cellular levels, culminating in the ubiquitous phenomenon known as ‘aging.’ This inexorable process unfolds continuously throughout the entire adult life span of all living organisms. Since these changes may show some physiological problems at some point, scientists are trying to find new biomarkers for characterizing aging, to dissect underlying mechanisms, and to develop strategic interventions. We are, as Arslan-Ergül group, also interested in that phenomenon and age-related neurodegenerative diseases.
Can the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease be forestalled through non-pharmacological interventions? Should we approach different occurrences of Parkinson’s disease in individuals with different treatment methods? Is it possible to use senescence as a weapon? In order to seek answers to these and many more questions, we have been working on zebrafish, C. elegans, yeast strains, and human-zebrafish cell cultures using a variety of techniques. Not only at the cellular level but also at the organismal level, we study learning, memory, socialization, and addiction in our model organisms. Our research endeavors extend beyond the realm of ‘aging’ to encompass a broad spectrum of scientific inquiry. From uterine prolapse to rare diseases seen in children, we also work in a wide range of fields. You can visit the full list of our funded projects and may contact us for more.
