ageing

Scientists report inhibition of cellular aging

Posted in Science on 5th Apr, 2017
by Alex Muller

Prevention of aging is an instinctive desire of humans; thus, it is a task and challenge of biologists to identify substances that control aging and analyze aging mechanisms.

Old blood can be made young again and it might fight aging

Posted in Medicine on 23rd Mar, 2017
by Alex Muller

A protein can boost blood stem cells, making them behave like those of younger people. Is it the key to harnessing young bloods rejuvenating power?

Accelerated brain aging may be in your genes

Posted in Medicine on 19th Mar, 2017
by Alex Muller

Researchers have discovered a common genetic variant that accelerates aging in elderly brains.

Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells May Hold Key To Reversing Aging

Posted in Science on 7th Mar, 2017
by Alex Muller

As it turns out, rejuvenation of blood cells is possible. And the implications can be quite revolutionary.

Mentally stimulating activities after age 70 associated with lower new cognitive-impairment risk

Posted in Medicine on 2nd Feb, 2017
by Alex Muller

For cognitively normal people 70 or older, the risk of new-onset mild cognitive impairment decreased by 30 percent with computer use.