University of Notre Dame TV Spot, 'Fighting to Understand the Scientific Impact of Community'

University of Notre Dame Biological Sciences Professor Elizabeth Archie discusses the results of a nearly fifty year study, which concluded that animals with better social connections have better health and longer life spans. She says that this fundamental biology is paralleled in humankind and that friendship and community are key factors in good health and longevity. PhD student Emily Nonnamaker relates this to the community of women in science, who help each other succeed. The University of Notre Dame asks what you would fight for. Professor Archie says that she's fighting to understand the scientific impact of community.