Scientists have discovered that the body’s own immune alarms may play a major role in…
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.
Researchers have identified two proteins on the surface of neurons that may help drive the…
Tiny molecules in the blood can strongly predict short-term survival in older adults, according to…
New research suggests muscles remember past inactivity at the molecular level. Muscle loss, or atrophy,…
Scientists are uncovering surprising links between aging and the trillions of microbes living in the…
A 10-year follow-up of the FIDELITY trial, which was controlled with placebo surgery, found that…
Vitamin B12 may shape metabolism and aging more than previously understood. Vitamin B12 is typically…
Calorie restriction lowers C3, an immune protein tied to aging and inflammation, improving health without…
Osteopenia causes reduced bone density without symptoms, driven by aging, hormones, and lifestyle factors. Early…
Cancer research may be overlooking a crucial variable: age. Cancer becomes more common with age…
Excessive and early-day napping in older adults correlates with increased mortality risk. New evidence suggests…
How the body efficiently shifts metabolism after fasting may be key to improving health, UTSW-led…
Mass General Brigham researchers used long-term data and a blood test for the biomarker pTau217…
A known cell-death protein turns out to quietly reshape stem cell aging. As people grow…
A newly identified population of dysfunctional immune cells may play a central role in both…
A healthy thymus in adults is tied to longer life, reduced disease risk, and improved…
A largely overlooked plant compound found in common fruits and vegetables is drawing new scientific…
UCLA researchers have found that specific molecular changes in mice may actually provide protective effects…