Name: Muscles, Plants, and the Science of Seeing Inside
Start: 2025-05-21T18:00:00
End: 2025-05-21T20:00:00
Location: Café Venetia

Uncover the mysteries of aging muscles, the secret life of plants, and the groundbreaking imaging technology that lets us look inside the body—all in one evening. Join us for a journey through the science that reveals how life grows, adapts, and stays strong!

Muscle Loss: When Your Strength Decides to Retire Early

Elena Monti (Postdoctoral Scholar, Stanford University)

As we age, our muscles naturally weaken, making everyday tasks harder and increasing the risk of falls. In this talk, I will explore why this happens and the science behind muscle atrophy. Understanding these processes is key to developing solutions that can help preserve muscle strength and improve our quality of life as we grow older. Join me to learn more about how we can fight muscle loss!

Balancing Growth: Lessons from Plant Cells

Ajeet Chaudhary (Postdoctoral Scholar, Stanford University)

Plant cells grow by building up pressure inside, gently stretching their sturdy outer walls—much like how our bodies grow and change over time. If this pressure rises too quickly, things can go wrong. Just like us, plants must carefully balance growth to stay strong, avoid damage, and develop in a healthy way.

Seeing Inside: Making Organs and Mice Transparent

Marika Ruiyao Cai (Staff Scientist, Stanford University)

What if we could see through our bodies like looking through glass? Imagine revealing the hidden world inside us—without cutting anything open! Discover how scientists make organs and even whole animals transparent to explore what is beneath the surface. See stunning 3D images and real cleared mouse brains up close!

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