Using data from four studies that connect genetic variants to lifespan, scientists have developed 11 different polygenic longevity scores (PLS) that predict both long life and resilience to some age-related conditions such ...
Mar 28, 2024
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A new research perspective titled "On standardization of controls in lifespan studies" has been published in Aging.
Mar 5, 2024
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The therapeutic drug rapamycin, which is normally used in cancer therapy and after organ transplants, can extend the lifespan and health span of laboratory animals. Understanding how rapamycin extends lifespan is important, ...
Feb 28, 2024
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Monash University scientists have identified a less stringent and more manageable alternative to traditional intermittent fasting, offering new possibilities for extending lifespan and promoting healthy aging.
Feb 2, 2024
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Old, obese flies get healthier and live longer if put on a diet, University of Connecticut researchers report on Dec. 8 in PNAS. If the effect holds true for humans, it would mean it's never too late for obese people to improve ...
Dec 12, 2023
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A new research paper titled "Antibiotics that target mitochondria extend lifespan in C. elegans" has been published in Aging.
Nov 22, 2023
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A new research paper was published in Aging, titled "Parental age effect on the longevity and healthspan in Drosophila melanogaster and Caenorhabditis elegans."
Nov 21, 2023
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Scientists at deCODE genetics have published a study on actionable genotypes detected in the Icelandic population and their association with lifespan. The results of this study are among the things that have motivated the ...
Nov 8, 2023
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About 6.5 million Canadians—roughly 1 in 6—do not have access to primary medical care.
Oct 19, 2023
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An evaluation of over 400 samples shows how subjective well-being develops over the course of a lifespan.
Sep 19, 2023
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