Cells from an 80-year-old were reprogrammed to a molecular age below 20, and the slow-motion…
Browsing: Aging
Aging is a complex biological process that affects nearly every system in the body over time, leading to gradual physical, cognitive, and cellular changes. While aging is a natural part of life, researchers are actively uncovering the mechanisms that drive it—ranging from genetic factors and cellular senescence to inflammation and metabolic shifts. Scientific advances are also exploring how lifestyle, environment, and medical interventions can influence healthy aging and longevity. This page features the latest research and discoveries in the science of aging, including insights into age-related diseases, lifespan extension, and the biology of longevity.
Boosting a protective gene helped aging mice preserve memory, suggesting that strengthening the brain’s own…
A study reveals that calorie restriction affects genetic mutations differently across tissues and regions of…
Ovaries often dismissed as inactive after menopause may still shape how women age, with human…
Scientists uncover a surprising paradox in how our cells age, revealing that more cellular cleanup…
Researchers have identified a potential early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease in middle-aged adults experiencing…
For people with blood cancers called myelodysplastic syndromes, osteoporosis may hold an overlooked clue to…
Turning 100 is unusually common in one Sardinian village, and centuries of records help show…
A small trial in older adults uncovered subtle gut changes and hints of mood improvement…
Restoring just part of a depleted mitochondrial fat began reversing muscle wasting in mice, suggesting…
Aspirin was linked to a sharply lower dementia risk in some older adults, and their…
The world’s oldest land animal carries 287 unique gene variants involved in DNA repair and…
A transplant drug improved brain blood flow in a four-week study of healthy adults at…
A softer environment can help struggling tendon cells bounce back, offering a fresh clue to…
Your immune system is supposed to clear out damaged cells. Researchers may have found how…
Night owls faced a 70% higher risk of receiving a disability pension than morning people…
Direct activation of the cellular energy sensor AMPK extended lifespan in three distantly related model…
Researchers have developed a machine-learning “speech clock” that estimates age from subtle patterns in how…