High doses of vitamin C under study for treating COVID-19 may benefit some populations, but…
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.
Research on mice suggests aging affects a brain circuit critical for learning to make some…
New study shows evidence of nonhuman animals selecting who they socialize during aging. No new…
Dogs’ personality changes over time, but these changes occur unevenly during the dogs’ life, and…
Broader smiles in participants’ selfies made shift in perspective visible. A regular dose of awe…
Close bonds with the opposite sex can have non-romantic benefits. And not just for people,…
Lack of social interaction or companionship is more common among those with health issues, but…
Free, circulating vitamin D levels in the blood may be a better predictor of future…
The prevalence of gout — a form of arthritis characterized by severe pain, redness, and…
Findings could help explain why children who suffer trauma often face poor health later in…
By mapping molecular changes in the genome over time, UC San Diego researchers developed a…
Neurons created via neurogenesis mature longer, grow larger, and may have unique functions. Adult-born neurons…
Reactivating an enzyme that promotes DNA repair can help to reverse age-related cognitive decline in…
Doing Good Does You Good Regular volunteer work provides demonstrable benefits for the health and…
A group of tiny RNA that should attack the virus causing COVID-19 when it tries…
Some worms are genetically predisposed to die before reaching old age, which appears to benefit…
In all human populations, average lifespans are longer for women than for men. Moreover, nine…
Old human cells return to a more youthful and vigorous state after being induced to…