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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.
Decades of financial hardship were associated with poorer cognition and brain health later in life.…
Researchers found that the enzyme acid ceramidase can make aging cells more vulnerable to ferroptosis,…
A new study strengthens the case for exercise as a critical way to protect the…
A gentler stem cell transplant rejuvenated aging blood and immune systems in mice. Imagine storing…
Loneliness appears closely tied to poorer mental health, well-being and overall health. Feeling lonely is…
Even moderate amounts of walking may help protect brain function and slow changes linked to…
Aging appears to alter how key cerebellar neurons fire, with measurable effects on movement and…
Researchers have found that the natural compound spermidine can help improve vaccine responses in older…
A newly identified protein pathway may link blood-brain barrier deterioration to age-related cognitive decline. The…
Lifting weights for about one to two hours a week may support longer life, especially…
A new study identifies the molecular switch that determines when aging cells permanently stop dividing.…
A UC Irvine study identifies a DNA mechanism that helps these sharks maintain their vision…
By studying long-lived families, scientists have uncovered a rare genetic clue that may help explain…
Early life experiences leave lasting epigenetic marks across multiple tissues, shaping aging and health in…
A new review suggests that many adults could benefit from more protein and more exercise…
Scientists have identified a gut microbe that appears to be associated with stronger muscles and…
Aging changes the way joints function, but avoiding activity may not be the answer. Growing…